Three pillars of better M&A diligence 

Due diligence is the heartbeat of any M&A deal. Done right, it gives buyers the confidence to move quickly, make the right bid, and build trust with the seller. Done wrong—or with outdated tools—it risks delays, missteps, and unrealistic assumptions that can derail a transaction.  That’s why Episode 3 of our M&A Optimization Series—Optimizing Diligence … Read more

M&A deal origination & screening: poll results reveal the gaps—and opportunities 

During our recent webinar on Digitizing Your M&A Deal Pipeline, we asked attendees to share their perspectives on the challenges they face in deal origination and screening — and the tools they see as most valuable for overcoming them. The responses tell a clear story about where today’s dealmakers are struggling and where they’re placing … Read more

Wise Financial Consulting: bringing M&A intelligence to both buy- and sell-side deals with Midaxo

Ken Wiesenfeld has been in the trenches of M&A long enough to know what drives success—and what derails it. As a CFO leading acquisition-fueled growth strategies and as an advisor preparing companies preparing for sale, he’s seen firsthand how the right approach can make or break a deal. “We bring financial and accounting expertise to … Read more

The technology portfolio companies need to become an M&A powerhouse

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Execution is your competitive edge. Hone it with the right process and platform. In Private Equity-backed growth, the pressure to move fast—and execute flawlessly—is relentless. But as PwC notes, the most successful PE operating partners aren’t just pushing for performance—they’re collaborating with portfolio companies to unlock value together. That means equipping portfolio companies with a … Read more