Inbound Buyer Inquiries vs Advisor-Run Processes Compared by Outcome
Maya Devi
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Buyer Matching
4 stories in Buyer Matching.
Private Equity Search Fund Buyers vs Traditional PE for Small Business Acquisitions
Search funds install founders as CEOs; PE firms keep them at arm's length.
Kwame Adeyemi
How Acquirers Screen and Prioritize Acquisition Targets in the Lower Middle Market
Different buyer types screen acquisitions by completely different criteria, not just price.
Naomi Marchetti
Strategic Buyers vs Private Equity for Sub-$50M Exits
Private equity dominates sub-$50M exits, but strategic buyers may pay more if synergies are real.
Ingrid Sørensen