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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...

By Bill Bowler, Opus Connect The food and beverage industry is shaped by changing consumer preferences, economic conditions, and innovation. We spoke with several leading investment bankers to help...