What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Business Sales and Acquisitions
Are you thinking about selling your business or acquiring another one? If so, you’ve probably heard rumblings about rising interest rates and […]
The Pros and Cons of Partnering With Private Equity Firms
If you’ve been running a mid-sized business for a while, you’ve probably read about private equity firms snapping up companies in your […]
How Minority Investments Can Fuel Growth Without Giving Up Control
Have you ever felt excited by the idea of outside funding but worried about losing the say-so in your own company? It’s […]
What Investors Want: Key Financial Metrics That Attract Private Equity
Let’s clear the air. Private equity firms are not your friends. They don’t care about your company culture, your inspirational leadership, or […]
The Art of the Partial Exit
If you own a business, you’ve likely thought about what an exit might look like. An outright sale—sometimes called a full exit—can […]
Beyond the Buyout: How Private Equity Firms Add Value to Businesses
Private equity firms have long been cast as the corporate world’s supervillains, swooping in with their war chests of capital, stripping businesses […]
How To Structure a Private Equity Deal That Works for You
Private equity deals are a lot like high-stakes poker—except the house isn’t just winning; it owns the table, the chips, and probably […]
Growth Capital 101: How To Use PE Funding to Expand Your Business
Ah, growth capital. The magic elixir that turns your mid-tier operation into an industry juggernaut. Or, if mishandled, the financial equivalent of […]
Life After the Sale: What Comes Next After Selling Your Business?
So, you sold the business. Congratulations. The term sheet is signed, the wire transfer hit your account, and you’ve officially leveled up […]
Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: What’s the Right Fit for Your Business?
Not all investors are created equal. Some come armed with spreadsheets and a relentless focus on EBITDA, while others show up in […]