How AI is Transforming M&A Deal Origination and Risk Mitigation
From identifying potential opportunities to forecasting company metrics and revenue, AI has the potential for unparalleled impact in the M&A process. While traditionally, AI facilitated data analysis and risk mitigation, the emergence of recent technology – specifically large language models – has exponentially expanded its impact. These models can process vast amounts of textual data, enabling a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, potential M&A opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
The Science of Deal Sourcing 101 – 9th Edition
The headlines on PE and M&A deal activity have been bleak over the past year or so. With a confluence of macroeconomic conditions creating a perfect storm for a slowdown, and the reinforcing effect of market sentiment driving hesitation to buy and sell, firms are questioning what it will take for deal activity to revitalize.
By nature, financial market behavior relies on a dynamic relationship among the factors influencing it. And any professional who’s been around the block knows, in terms of a bounce-back, it’s not a question of if – but when. In searching for the answer, firms may turn to their own deal pipelines or anecdotal signs of life to capture an outlook.
Debunking market myths: Misconceptions about the current environment
PE and M&A professionals far and wide can agree on one thing – the last year has seen a shortage in supply of attractive assets. If firms haven’t seen a dip in deal flow, odds are the volume of quality assets in their pipelines have taken a hit over recent quarters.
Source Talks ep. 41
In this episode, we speak with Drew Coash of Lightview Capital about the firm’s focus on IT services, and their commitment to a robust technology stack across their portfolio.
