Author: Opus Connect

By Lou Sokolovskiy These days, few in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry are unfamiliar with this scene: a deal, which has been years in the making, is languishing....

A new PwC report published Tuesday shows that while tech, media, and telecom M&A volumes are falling, artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in high-value transactions. Strategy, not scale,...

By Lou Sokolovskiy In today’s dynamic M&A landscape, a fresh wave of innovation is reshaping deal-making, with Representation and Warranty (R&W) insurance emerging as a game-changer and bonding requirements...

By Lou Sokolovskiy The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has recently been quieter than usual for the big players with professionals whispering that larger transactions are “really struggling to...

By Lou Sokolovskiy As independent sponsor deals become more and more competitive, capital providers are sharpening their focus. This is at least the case for established firms like Merit...

By Lou Sokolovskiy In the world of private lending and independent sponsor deals, success often hinges on more than just strong financials and market opportunity. This is a lesson...

By Lou Sokolovskiy Imagine this scenario: an independent sponsor has identified a promising acquisition with great growth potential. Negotiations are progressing, financing is being pulled together, but as the...

By Lou Sokolovskiy In today’s market, where “roll-ups accounted for over 80% of all deals” in the lower middle market (over 2,000 deals) last year, independent sponsors have increasingly...

Insights from MiddleMarch Partners What if your investment banker thought like an investor—not just a dealmaker? The merchant banking model offers precisely that: a more engaged and aligned approach...

By Lou Sokolovskiy, Opus Connect The Independent Sponsor Landscape The independent sponsor model in private equity is thriving, but it also presents unique challenges to emerging sponsors that haven’t...