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What's changing in M&A
Sourcing
What Happens When M&A’s Fog of War Disappears?
When everyone can find the same companies, buyers, contacts, and intent signals, M&A alpha shifts toward trust, domain expertise, relationships, and value creation.
Anirudh Sathya
September 3, 2026
Sourcing
The AI-Native MSO Gets Thinner as it Scales
AI could turn the traditional MSO into a thin, cross-industry compounding layer that combines software, services, shared intelligence, and execution across portfolio companies.
Anirudh Sathya
August 20, 2026
Private Equity
Private Equity Was Built for a World Where Intelligence Was Expensive
AI-native PE won’t just mean smaller teams using better software. It could mean zero management fees, merchant-bank economics, smaller checks, permanent capital, and a completely different model for value creation.
Anirudh Sathya
August 11, 2026
Private Equity
9 Predictions for PE in 2026, Starting with AI Rollups First
AI rollups are coming for PE, and they’ll force a shift from spreadsheet work to operating systems, trust, and execution. Nine sharp trends that will shape how deals get sourced, diligenced, and won in 2026.
Anirudh Sathya
January 6, 2026
Private Equity
A Data-Driven Guide to Zombie PE Funds
Spotting zombie PE funds: why they linger, the red flags, and how public data helps you avoid career and deal flow dead ends.
Anirudh Sathya
September 25, 2025
Private Equity
There's No Thought Leadership in PE, Yet
PE firms are missing their Sequoia & a16z moment. VC firms mastered podcasts, blogs, and media. PE hasn’t. Here’s how AI-forward PE firms can turn IC memos into blogs, newsletters, and podcasts to win LP trust and deal flow visibility.
Anirudh Sathya
September 4, 2025
Sourcing
How Complete is Your Deal Sourcing "Waterfall"?
Don't settle for partial data. Learn how to build a complete deal sourcing waterfall to ensure your pipeline captures every key opportunity.
Anirudh Sathya
June 20, 2025
Value Creation
PE Firms Using AI Early Are Seeing Higher Exit Multiples
Discover how private equity firms are using GenAI to unlock revenue growth, cut costs, and boost exit multiples—plus why partnering with builders like Fractional AI could be smarter than hiring a AI-focused CTO.
Anirudh Sathya
June 11, 2025
Sell-side M&A
How Do You Make A Great Buyer List?
Learn how to build a buyer list when selling your business and how bankers probably can do a better job than you, if you don't have the expertise.
Anirudh Sathya
February 23, 2025
Sell-side M&A
Broad Auction M&A Processes Should Be More Common
Broad auctions in M&A maximize competition, drive higher valuations, and reduce risk—except in rare cases.
Anirudh Sathya
February 13, 2025