“We’re at 7.3 times trailing 12-month EBITDA for the first 9 months of the year. That compares to 7.4 times trailing 12-month EBITDA for 2022. Even though it’s still off in terms of volume, we’re starting to see valuations rebound." -Bob Dunn, GF Data hubs.la/Q02bTCpr0

The Grata team has between 300-500 conversations with business development professionals a month. Here are some of the PE trends we've seen in 2023 and the channels that top firms are using to create proprietary inbound deal flow. hubs.la/Q02bV0Qt0

It takes a lot of data to understand a company’s financials and strategy. Oftentimes you don’t have this data until you’re weeks into a diligence process, but what if there was a way to add more accuracy to your valuations, before you open the books? hubs.la/Q02c_5Lv0

The Capstone Partners #MiddleMarket survey found that of the 58 respondents planning to engage in an acquisition over the next year, only 29 have an investment banker in place. It's a great time to connect with and provide value to executives. hubs.la/Q02d3NPy0

According to MMG from ACG, tech-enabled business services lead the way for a relatively slow week. The benefits of a services or hardware business model include: scalability, margins, and customer acquisition costs. Could this be the start of a 2024 trend? hubs.la/Q02d4tF70

Sell-side bankers use Grata to find the best buyers for their clients. The secret? AI-driven search that allows bankers to, 1. Search transaction history 2. Filter by investment mandate 3. Discover non-obvious buyers hubs.la/Q02d3Cfb0

We interviewed #CorpDev directors doing 1 to 10 deals per year to see what M&A technology actually moved the needle. Here's what they had to say. S/o to Office Hours for helping us set up these expert interviews. hubs.la/Q02d3ZRH0

Emerging fund managers need to bridge their past experiences with their future ambitions. LPs expect to see the reasoning behind the first fund number. To start, they'll want to know the largest deal size you managed in your previous roles. hubs.la/Q02d47vZ0

While overall deal flow is down in 2023, there is a Q4 pickup, especially in add-ons in the middle market. Hear more from GF Data's Bob Dunn and FORVIS' Scott Linch as they discuss the middle market landscape. hubs.la/Q02d9wWY0

Your technology should surface better investment targets and make your communications smarter. If it doesn't...might be time to set up a demo with Grata. hubs.la/Q02d4M3n0

The first meeting with LPs is the best opportunity to establish a foundation for a successful partnership. Here are the 5 questions LPs expect to hear from emerging fund managers. hubs.la/Q02dbQcL0

“It’s critical that I can apply a filter on hundreds of companies and reduce it down to a handful of companies. I can save time and perform deeper analysis.” -George Gould, SVP of Corporate Development, Azul hubs.la/Q02d4Czf0

It's 2024. Time to start sending deal sourcing emails that busy executives will actually read. Download the comprehensive guide to read email examples that start meaningful conversations and close more deals. hubs.la/Q02f9ry00

One of the most critical decisions you'll face as a new GP is determining the size of your first fund. Envision yourself in the meeting with LPs. How do you answer the question: “How did you come up with that fund size?" hubs.la/Q02fqdRL0

What if there was a way to add more color, more accuracy to your valuations, 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 you open the books? Read more about how to add color to private company valuations from Nevin Raj’s column in Middle Market Growth Magazine's 2024 Multiples Report. hubs.la/Q02g3VDb0

Data predicts that #MiddleMarket add-ons will continue to drive M&A deal flow in 2024. hubs.la/Q02gC7fD0

Emerging fund managers have to strike the balance between two time-consuming efforts: sourcing deals and fund raising. Hear from LPs at Hamilton Lane, Stepstone Group, and Steward Asset Management on how GPs can tackle both. hubs.la/Q02gXxzJ0

2024’s shaping up to be a great year for Grata. Thanks to everyone who presented at the kickoff meeting and congrats to the award winners! 🏆

Want to be the smartest person in the room? There’s an app for that. 📱 Grata Go lets you access a universe of #PrivateCompanyData directly from your phone for due diligence, meeting prep, and on-the-spot insights. Download Grata Go today! hubs.la/Q02hqX_q0

The Grata team is excited to announce we are now part of Datasite! With Datasite's significant investment and global footprint, we are expanding our reach and creating unprecedented value.