Private Equity Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

PARTNER CONTENT The landscape of venture capital deal sourcing has evolved significantly over the past few years. Gone are the days of rapid-fire deals and a “growth-at-all-costs” mentality. This shift means that the competition for high-quality deals is intense, while the urgency to deploy capital remains high.

Best Practices 45

Best Practices Venture Capital Capital Deal Flow 45

Private Equity Professional

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Outsourced business development firms, analytical services, and deal flow advanced by independent sponsors are all in the mix. 3) More preemptive due diligence based on particularized buyer requirements (as opposed to generalized financial preparation). (4) 2) More sharing of high-level information prior to launch. (3)

Mergers and Acquisitions 100

Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms 100

SuperAngel.Fund

JANUARY 19, 2024

After all, a key ‘perk’ to private market investing is to capitalize on ‘private’ information that the general public may not know. For founders too, when possible, many also prefer to raise from their existing investor base so as to maintain consistency and optimize for speed in due diligence and closing.

Startups 69

Startups Due Diligence Angel Investors Deal Flow 69

SuperAngel.Fund

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This is a direct result of major changes to the capital markets which have reduced the supply of ‘risk capital’ and appetite for early stage ventures. If executed properly, Secondaries can be an extremely effective and lucrative way to acquire stakes in high-growth companies that are not actively raising capital.

Venture Capital 64

Venture Capital Deal Flow Startups Due Diligence 64

Udu

APRIL 21, 2023

And because PE firms tend to look at 80 investment possibilities for every 1 investment , having a strategic method for sourcing deals is essential. Private equity deal sourcing companies offer firms a variety of unique features that make the deal origination process more efficient.

Deal Origination 40

Deal Origination Due Diligence Angel Investors Deal Flow 40

Pension Pulse

JULY 3, 2024

Rather than continuing to plough in capital, the investment team are now thinking more about comparing opportunities across assets and anticipating future trends. Puffer says the pair represents a new level of talent and leadership that is now embedded into investment teams, weighing in on due diligence.

Portfolios 59

Portfolios Due Diligence Pension Funds Debt 59

The Private Equiteer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This article explores the nuts and bolts of sourcing middle market private equity dealsfrom the importance of relationships and technology to creative strategies and case studieswithout diving into the due diligence or differentiation debates that usually come later.

Deal Flow 52

Deal Flow Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Leveraging 52