For several years now, professionals in the financial markets have been advising their mid-size corporate clients that the time was right for selling their business.  It’s a topic of conversation that proves interesting to many business owners who have decided to retire, enjoy more personal time, or simply move on to their next career challenge.
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For well-established investment banks, arranging capital and managing ownership transition for stable industry leaders is a mainstay of the business.  Forward-thinking firms, however, look beyond established companies to emerging industries with companies who need the financial capability to grow either organically or through acquisition. 

In speaking with a broad range of debt and equity investors each week (including traditional private equity, family offices, and independent sponsors), we’re always impressed by new trends.  While many firms continue to have success with an “industry agnostic” strategy, other firms are focusing on narrow industry segments to establish a specialization.