The Need for KPI Management Inorganic growth is a critical driver to business success. However, despite this importance—along with the relative high failure rates in executing on M&A— the M&A process has often lacked the same rigorous scrutiny and end-to-end optimization that is applied to other core functions such as sales and manufacturing. As private … Read more
The M&A world is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires the right insights, tools, and connections. That’s why Midaxo is proud to be headed to Frankfurt, Germany at the end of March as a Premium Partner at M&A Excellence Days 2025. This event is bringing together top corporate development and private equity professionals for two … Read more
Deals are won and lost on relationships. But managing those relationships—tracking conversations, follow-ups, and key details—can quickly become overwhelming. Too often, we get buried in scattered notes, endless email chains, and clunky spreadsheets, risking valuable insights slipping through the cracks. So how do we make organizing business relationships easier? An in-product M&A CRM is our … Read more
In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), success doesn’t happen by accident. This is especially true for small teams, from single-person operations to groups with just a handful of Corporate Development professionals. Over the past few years, we’ve worked with many highly successful, small but mighty M&A teams. We asked these experts to … Read more
Strategic goals like market expansion, cost synergies, or technological advancements often drive Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). However, one critical yet frequently overlooked factor in the success of M&A deals is cultural fit. Research shows that cultural misalignment can be a significant contributor to M&A failures, leading to diminished value and unmet expectations. Defining Cultural Fit … Read more
Intro: In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deals are built on more than just numbers and strategies—they’re built on relationships. Effective M&A relationship management is at the heart of identifying opportunities, fostering trust, and ensuring smooth integrations post-acquisition. But what does that look like in practice? In this post, we will explore … Read more
“You can have all the numbers crunched any way you want, and they can add up to these great numbers, but if the people don’t come in and operate in the way that is needed for success we’re in trouble” – Dawn White According to Dawn White, M&A change management guru at Corning, change management is … Read more
Building a successful M&A pipeline is challenging. How do the best in the business do it? We asked them. During our recent webinar, “4 Steps to Build a Winning M&A Pipeline,” we discussed the four characteristics that stood out. In summary, great Corp Dev programs focus on finding and prioritizing targets that strongly align with a … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the key to success lies not just in strategic decision making but in the execution of those strategies. Programmatic M&A, combined with the transformative capabilities of cloud technologies, has emerged as a powerful tandem that can drive seamless, efficient, and successful deals. As the McKinsey article … Read more
Inorganic growth through M&A and corporate development has become an integral strategy for companies seeking innovation and competitive advantage. However, the journey to successful inorganic growth is often riddled with challenges, uncertainties, and complex decision-making processes. To successfully navigate this intricate landscape, teams must embrace the concept of living playbooks — dynamic, adaptable frameworks saved … Read more