Muiread Heffernan

For startups embarking on the journey to secure capital to fund their future growth and scale their operations, pitching to private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors requires thoughtful preparation if you are going to be successful. For many companies the capital raise process can be “life or death,” it represents not only a […]

Aspiring entrepreneurs and savvy investor recognize the paramount importance of understanding a business’s true value. Identifying the most appropriate valuation for a business is critical to making informed decisions for both business owners and investors, alike.  If there is a disconnect regarding the valuation the two parties will never be able to consummate a transaction. […]

Over the past few decades, venture capitalists (VCs) have played an increasingly important role in the world of business and finance. Although VC’s find much success in getting businesses off the ground and flourish, it doesn’t come without its pitfalls or challenges. Being a venture capitalist can be tough, especially when there’s so much competition […]

The effectiveness of investment banking firms hinges significantly on the caliber and volume of investment opportunities that come their way. Assessing a wide array of potential deals increases the likelihood of pinpointing the companies with management teams, substantial growth potential, and financial profile to be able to, thereby enhancing the overall successful completion of a […]

Why is sourcing deals in corporate development becoming increasingly difficult? The process from identifying a promising opportunity to successfully closing a deal is laden with complexities and challenges. These obstacles can significantly impact an organization’s growth trajectory. Let’s explore the top challenges that every corporate development professional faces. Strategic Alignment The first hurdle organizations need […]

Private equity deal sourcing is an essential part of the investment process for PE firms, venture capital firms, and investment banks. This process involves finding a suitable deal that matches the needs and goals of the organization, identifying and targeting potential acquirers, sellers, and other stakeholders in the deal, staying up-to-date on relevant market trends […]

A Guide to Corporate Development Deal Sourcing Contrary to what one might expect, the role of corporate development teams extends far beyond merely finding and vetting new deal opportunities. Corporate development deal sourcing is pivotal for unlocking growth potential and driving business expansion. Success hinges on aligning strategy with objectives and effective deal sourcing. But […]

According to E&Y, in 2020, worldwide M&A activity witnessed a decrease of 9.7%, totaling $2.2 trillion, compared to the $2.4 trillion recorded in 2019. This decline extended to both domestic and international M&A transactions, with cross-border M&A experiencing a substantial drop of $141 million. Despite a After this year-over-year decrease, overall activity is slowly bouncing […]

Venture capital (“VC”) deal sourcing is a crucial aspect of the venture capital ecosystem, as it represents the ability to identify quality of potential investment opportunities available to venture capital firms. To be competitive, VCs must build sophisticated sourcing capabilities that enable them to quickly identify good targets, proceed to an offer to beat their […]

Every investor wants to find the next unicorn, yet they are acutely aware that accomplishing this feat is much more challenging than mere words suggest. Navigating the intricate landscape of private companies and their financial information can pose significant challenges. For most private companies their financial information is confidential, and if it’s available at all, […]