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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 […]

Private equity deal sourcing is a complex task. As more companies become active acquirers, competition over good targets will continue to intensify. It requires careful research, analysis, and strategy to successfully identify the best deal opportunities for your organization. To be competitive, acquirers must build sophisticated M&A capabilities that enable them to quickly identify good […]

If you’re a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to grow your company. Many successful companies try to grow so that they have the resources to stay ahead of their competition and increase profits. One way that businesses can do this is by improving on their deal origination or sourcing processes so that they […]

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, […]

In the midst of recent turbulent times, dealmakers have navigated through significant fluctuations, experiencing record deal flow despite prevailing uncertainties. However, as we venture into 2023, the convergence of factors like inflation, escalating interest rates, and geopolitical instabilities has prompted a cautious approach towards M&A. Data functions as the binding agent connecting individuals, processes, and […]

In the high-stakes, hyper-competitive, and ever-evolving world of private equity, the ability to win mandates and partner with the best companies often hinges on the Firms foresight to identify potential opportunities, their ability to be agile to address the targets’ capital needs, and its ability to align itself strategically with company.  One concept that encapsulates […]

Many dealmakers fall victim to the same pitfall—devoting all of their time, effort, and resources to pursuing startups or business, only to realize they aren’t a perfect match for the company. The world of private equity and venture capital is changing. Startups are no longer solely relying on traditional capital raising methods to get off […]