With an acceleration of technological advancements and critical issues such as climate change, government regulations have emerged which will directly impact businesses and M&A activity. While some may slow dealmaking, other regulatory changes present M&A opportunities.
Hydrogen may finally be taking centre stage in the energy transition after years of hesitant investor sentiment. Though other areas of the cleantech market have somewhat stalled among uncertain macroeconomic conditions, hydrogen has continued to see interest from investors.
Trying to time the market for a fundraising round is a tempting strategy for many companies looking to maximize their valuation and attract suitable investors. It is incredibly difficult to predict market trends with any degree of accuracy.
There were 45% fewer private equity fund closings in 2022 vs 2021, according to data from S&P Global. Alongside record inflation and rising interest rates, a less quoted reason for this decrease is the Denominator Effect.
Private equity funds are searching for quality mid-market investments European private equity funds currently have an estimated £240 billion to invest. What are the most important factors they currently look for in a high-quality investment?