SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. The post Private Equity Roundtable: State of the Lower Middle Market appeared first on SDR Ventures.

Middle Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

GTCR: Moving to the Windy City, GTCR is one of the most well-known and established middle-market private equity funds in the world. billion fund, adding to its impressive $7bn AUM, the only where for the organization to go is up, and that goes for your bank account too. And with the firm recently closing a new $3.25

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 3, 2025

lower middle market healthcare services providers through growth equity and traditional buyout strategies. The fund targets U.S. Coinciding with the launch of the fund, VeraNorth has acquired RN Express Registry.

Private Equity

Benchmark International

AUGUST 11, 2023

An escrow account is a financial account managed by a third party, such as a bank or an attorney, and is used to hold funds or assets until specific conditions are met.

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

According to Grant Thornton, one of the largest accounting firms in U.S, “ESG credentials are no longer merely a ‘nice to have’: they are a must have for much of the mid-market.” The post Do middle-market businesses need an ESG strategy? Contact Anna at anna.brumbywhite@focusbankers.com.

Middle Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 13, 2023

Support for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses: Private equity firms, especially those focused on the middle market and lower middle market, often focus on investing in small and mid-sized businesses, which serve important roles in New York City’s economy. Click Here to Learn More Are you focused on recruiting in 2023?

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

You can get into a proper upper-middle-market PE shop quite nicely from management consulting and investment banking alike. The Officehours Guide To Private Equity Part 4: Megafund Vs. Middle Market Private Equity Discover the world of Middle Market Private Equity with expert insights and guidance.

Investment Banking

Benchmark International

JULY 21, 2023

Correctly calculating adjusted EBITDA is essential in an M&A transaction, and all parties must be familiar with the adjustments. EBITDA is used to evaluate a company’s profitability of its core operations by removing items dependent on capital structure, such as interest,

M&A

How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

Profitability

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 19, 2023

Washington, DC, (June 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrial industry.

Investment Banking

The Deal

JUNE 12, 2023

Portfolio company Plate IQ develops accounts payable software for restaurants, hospitality groups and supermarkets. ”We’ve We’ve been able to go in and say, ‘Look, you’re doing accounts payable, why don’t you actually offer the payment solution integrated into that accounts payable software?’”

Middle Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Support for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses: Private equity firms, especially those focused on the middle market and lower middle market, often focus on investing in small and mid-sized businesses, which serve important roles in New York City’s economy. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

What many young professionals don’t take into account are the SIE or Series exams that you are required to take to become certified as an investment banker. You can get into a proper upper-middle-market PE shop quite nicely from management consulting and investment banking alike.

Investment Banking

The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

KKR) have elected to combine affiliated BDCs, which they set up to invest in middle market companies. Despite that, the industry hasn’t fully recovered after a tumultuous two years sparked from Fed rate hikes that widened the gap between private middle market loans and Fed paper. FBCC) and Franklin BSP Lending Corp.

Middle Market

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5

Private Equity

How2Exit

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. rn Visit [link] rn _ rn About The Guest(s): Bill Snow is an author and mid-market investment banker with over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Mergers and Acquisitions

M&A Leadership Council

JULY 22, 2023

In addition to his Big4 experience, Tony also brings extensive middle-market experience to Bennett Thrasher, having served in three top 20 middle market CPA firms. Tony holds a Master’s degree from Kaplan University and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Washburn University.

Middle Market

OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Getting someone to listen Read More Blogs Visit OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates. I’m Good On The Prep, I Just Need Help Getting Interviews” Interviewing is part art, part science. The post 07-04-2023 Newsletter: July 4th PE Platform Sale!

Sale

OfficeHours

JANUARY 25, 2025

If youve been speaking with 1-2 headhunters already, it doesnt hurt to ping others over email/LinkedIn saying – Hope all is well, Ive been connecting with peers of yours around opportunities in the UMM (upper middle-market) PE space – do you have a few minutes to chat over the phone this week?

Recruitment

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 10, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that Paul Waters has joined the firm as Chief Business Development Officer. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. “I

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Getting someone to listen Read More Blogs Visit OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates. I’m Good On The Prep, I Just Need Help Getting Interviews” Interviewing is part art, part science. The post 10-31-2023 Newsletter: October 31st PROMO!

Private Equity

How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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Business

SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

After serving middle-market business owners for nearly two decades, SDR understands the immense complexity and abundance of considerations that are coupled with an M&A transaction. ITR Economics recently published an article detailing 3 Important Questions to Answer Before Selling Your Business.

Business

SDR Ventures

JANUARY 10, 2023

Axial Names SDR Ventures a Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank in Q3 2022 The SDR Team is pleased to announce that SDR has been recognized as the #23 investment bank in Axial’s Top 25 for Q2 2023. For a complete list of Q3 2022 finalists, please click here.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Getting someone to listen Read More Blogs Visit OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates. I’m Good On The Prep, I Just Need Help Getting Interviews” Interviewing is part art, part science. appeared first on OfficeHours.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Cole Strandberg on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

Management

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Escrow Accounts: To ensure that promised funds are used for employee welfare, sellers can negotiate the creation of an escrow account that holds a portion of the sale proceeds specifically designated for employee benefits. This account can be released to the buyer as they fulfill their commitments.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2023

When it comes to measuring working capital for an M&A transaction, there are several considerations that should be taken into account. The adjustments ensure that any significant changes in working capital during this period are accounted for when calculating the final purchase price. What Is Working Capital?

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 17, 2024

However, FOCUS continues to see opportunities for middle market CSPs. Furthermore, it is often the middle market CSPs that point the direction for the future of the industry. FOCUS is proud of its commitment to the CSP sector and we are excited about the prospects for middle market companies in this space.

Middle Market

How2Exit

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. The size of the business they are looking for falls within the lower middle market, with revenues ranging from $5 million to $30 million and a focus on profitability.

Capital

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth Equity vs. Venture Capital vs. Private Equity This section will focus on Strategy #1 (Late-Stage VC Investing) because Strategy #2 is nearly the same as what most middle-market private equity firms do, but with higher-growth companies. What accounts for the difference? At some firms, the answer is “a lot more sourcing.”

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Upper-Middle-Market and Middle-Market Firms with Healthcare Teams – It’s the same idea, but they’re smaller and do smaller deals. Healthcare-Only Middle-Market Firms – They tend to specialize in specific verticals, and many are in the “lower-middle-market” category.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 22, 2025

This relative inelasticity gives commercial brokers better pricing power, lower churn, and higher average account sizes. As such, firms with a heavy concentration in small-to-midsize enterprises (SME) or middle market commercial accounts are increasingly prized by acquirers.

Broker

How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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Acquisitions

OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

That’s the minimum time we recommend allocating to PE prep to be competitive for a megafund or upper middle market placement during on-cycle. Visit the OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates.

Recruitment

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

Asia-Pacific sees ~$1+ trillion of M&A deal activity per year , and SE Asia accounts for only ~10% of that (note that the first image below is only for 9 months of the year, so the full-year numbers are higher): $50 – $100 billion of M&A deal activity per year may seem like a lot, but it’s less than Canada in an average year.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 25, 2023

Three years ago, I made a stab at ranking the various business segments that I typically run into when representing tire dealers in the lower-middle market. The chart accompanying this column represents my view of the relative market value of the different segments that you’ll see in the lower-middle market in privately held U.S.

Business