Focus Investment Banking

JULY 8, 2025

Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process FOCUS Investment Banking is a leading sell-side advisor serving middle market companies. Our clients are usually founder-owned businesses that work with us on their first sale transaction, often to a larger company or private equity-backed group. Our healthcare services clients (e.g.,

Healthcare

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.

Investment Banking

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

M&A

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

M&A

How2Exit

JULY 28, 2025

Fadi shares a refreshingly candid look into his evolution from personal trainer to software company exit, to advising and funding acquisition deals in the lower-middle market. Fadi warns against over-indexing on equity and underestimating execution. “You can always renegotiate equity later,” Fadi says.

M&A

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

Wells Fargo's most recommended equity sector is energy, which tends to pay a lot of income. The yield on the Cliffwater Direct Lending Index , an asset-weighted index of approximately 14,800 directly originated middle-market loans, was 11% as of December 31, 2024, she noted.

Portfolio

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 17, 2025

When most people think of private equity, manufacturing isn’t usually the first industry that comes to mind. Yet, recent data tells a different story—one of strong and sustained interest in industrial businesses that are quietly powering some of the most active deal-making in the middle market.

Private Equity

Intrepid Banker Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Dominic brings over 30 years of experience, having successfully completed numerous M&A and capital raising transactions for founder-owned businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and public companies across a wide range of consumer sectors. Dominic will be based in Intrepids New York office.

IT

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the past 24 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for top law firms, lenders, and private equity investors, tackling some of the most complex and high stakes matters. billion of equity capital under management, TorQuest is currently investing from TorQuest Partners Fund VI, a C$2.3 With more than C$5.0

Advisory

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Infrastructure Investment Banking Definition: In infrastructure investment banking, bankers advise companies in the data center, renewables, transportation, utilities, and energy storage/transportation markets on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions. based REITs record Depreciation).

Investment Banking

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 23, 2024

The term “rollover equity” is frequently used in discussions about the sale of middle market companies (which often is described as meaning companies with enterprise values from $10 million to $1 billion[1]), but frequently is not well understood by people selling middle market companies (particularly founder or family-owned companies).

Middle Market

JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving private equity landscape in the lower middle market, Rob Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with private equity firms and professionals. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Since 2020, a steadily increasing number of middle-market private equity deals have included equity rollovers. ​​​​​​​ Given the current acute challenges in arranging acquisition financing on palatable terms and a continued focus on ensuring alignment between private equity (PE) investors and portfolio company management, the use of rollover equity (..)

Equities

Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 7, 2024

Now, it looks like these large sponsors are turning to the middle market, which has long been the domain of […] Last week, I blogged about how PE sponsors have been accumulating quite a bit of dry powder since the beginning of 2024, but that it’s been the big players that have reaped the largest windfall.

Middle Market

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 7, 2024

On May 7, 2024, Morrison Foerster’s New York City office co-hosted a Private Markets Pop-Up with Kayo Conference Series, an event that brought together professional women across the private credit and private equity markets for curated networking, educational content, and a supportive community atmosphere.

Middle Market

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity continues to show robust interest in acquiring lower middle market (LMM) companies. While large M&A transaction volume fell in the first half of 2024, the allure of LMM acquisitions remains high.

Middle Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. Below, I will outline some of the best private equity firms to work for in 2023. And with the firm recently closing a new $3.25

Private Equity

Private Equity Info

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For years, the private equity industry has been moving down market, as firms invest in smaller deals in the middle market and lower middle market. However, our most recent review of the data suggests that trend is reversing.

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Below is his conversation with Robert Meyer, a Managing Director at The Peakstone Group, an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory and raising capital for middle market clients. Robert has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

M&A

The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. Earning returns from investments is harder than ever before, forcing private equity firms to prove that they have something to offer companies. Increasing Competition for Deals.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Private equity firms play a significant role in the global financial industry, and their presence is particularly pronounced in New York City. Job Creation and Economic Growth: Private equity firms in New York City contribute to job creation and economic growth through their investment activities.

Private Equity

Deal Lawyers

DECEMBER 4, 2024

According to a recent PitchBook article, mega PE funds have outstripped their middle market peers when it comes to returns for three quarters in a row.

Private Equity

Private Equity Info

MAY 2, 2024

This article was first published in the Spring issue of Middle Market Dealmaker , the official print publication of the Association for Corporate Growth.

Private Equity

Deal Lawyers

JANUARY 29, 2024

In addition to predicting an overall rebound in activity and continued strength in middle market PE deals, the memo addresses potential trends […]

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 13, 2023

Written by an OfficeHours Top Buyside Coach The presence of private equity firms in New York City contributes to its status as a global financial center by attracting talent, fostering innovation, and driving economic prosperity.

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Despite a recent slowdown in broader mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, and specifically in private equity deals, the independent sponsor market has continued to expand and mature over the past several years. In addition to an increasing number of independent sponsors.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Benchmark International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The lower middle market is a highly dynamic and active segment of the M&A landscape, characterized by companies with enterprise values up to $100 million. In early 2023, several key trends appear to shape the lower middle market M & A landscape.

Middle Market

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Lower Middle Market Definition The Lower Middle Market (LMM) is a segment formed by companies ranging from $5 million to $50 million in annual revenue. It forms the lower end of the economy’s middle market, mainly small and medium enterprises.

Middle Market

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

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3 Armed with over $1.3

Middle Market

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Is Private Equity Right for You? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves Do you think PE is for you? Take advantage of our October Promotion! Just do it.

Private Equity

PE Hub

AUGUST 30, 2023

Based in Colorado, Kava Equity will invest in lower middle market companies. The post Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund forms new investment firm Kava Equity Partners appeared first on PE Hub.

Equities

The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

Middle Market

GillAgency

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to lower middle market businesses, a specific segment of the market emerges as the typical buyer. Private Equity Firms: One of the most common types of buyers for lower middle market businesses are private equity firms.

Middle Market

OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. To go from equity value to enterprise value, add the net debt (debt minus cash) of the company to equity value.

Private Equity