Can the Caitlin Clark Effect Reach M&A Dealmakers?
Women’s sports are having a moment in the spotlight with fans and sponsors. Experts say PE investors could soon get in the game, too.
Sectors
Dealmaker Q&A: MidOcean Partners on Cloyes Gear Acquiring Automotive Tensioners, Inc.
Steven Loeffler of MidOcean Partners discusses the plans that portco Cloyes has for its latest acquisition
The Staying Power of Technological Transformation
Investors and advisors say SaaS and tech-enabled services businesses are helping companies upgrade antiquated processes or solve new problems
Harnessing AI in Dealmaking and Corporate Tasks
While investing in pure-play AI companies might be a strategic and VC game for now, private equity firms are studying AI applications at portfolio companies and implementing new tools in their own dealmaking work
Optimizing Operations: Balancing Human Capital with Technology to Prepare for the Uptick in Deal Activity
TresVista considers the importance of human capital in delivering value promised by tech
Tech Dealmakers Tread Lightly as M&A Stabilizes
It’s been a brutal year for the technology sector. Now, dealmakers are eager to get to work, but headwinds remain
Dealmaker Q&A: TSCP on Acquiring DDC Cabinet Technology
Tom St. Geme of Thompson Street Capital Partners shares why they're betting that their new acquisition can deliver a revolutionary technology at a cost-effective price point
New Merger Guidelines Increase Risks for PE, Mid-Market Deals
PE firms should not assume that a transaction will fly under the radar simply because of a relatively low value
Pent-up Energy Could Drive FinTech M&A Wave
Experts say FinTech has potential for synergies and strategic partnerships—across PE-backed platforms and strategics alike—that could drive a dealmaking burst this year
Tech Report 2024
After a steep decline in deal count and value in 2023, sector experts are eager for a more fruitful market despite some ongoing headwinds