Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

?? A special thank you to our 2025 DealMAX? Event Sponsors for helping us make the premier M&A conference possible! Join us in checking out all the ways they help Middle-Market M&A and then thank them at the event. https://lnkd.in/gwYyZYjh

?? Celebrate Women! Congress declared Women’s History Month in 1987. The month of March is a time to recognize the strides that women have made throughout the years and continue to make across the world. At ACG, let’s continue to honor our women leaders in the dealmaking community who lead by example and inspire other women to realize their full potential by pursuing careers in finance, law, investment banking, private equity, and many other specialties. Learn more about the Women of ACG: https://lnkd.in/dxv4N_Zz

The business services space continues to reign as a leading investment target for PE sponsors, as our latest PE Weekly reveals. This week, investors backed tech-enabled business services in the higher education, financial services, and aerospace and defense end markets, among others. Read more about the latest deals: https://lnkd.in/g22KGPJR

?? Save the Date! Join ACG for the fourth annual AgTech Conference on October 6 - 7, 2025 in St. Louis, featuring a deep dive into advances in agricultural technology and investment opportunities in this rapidly growing industry. You'll hear from expert speakers about the latest trends in AgTech and the state of dealmaking. Plus, you'll see firsthand the cutting-edge research that's shaping the industry's future. ?? Plus: Attendees can tour the Danforth Plant Science Center, the world’s largest nonprofit plant research institute; where more than 400 scientists from 35+ different countries work in teams focused on research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment. Space is limited – mark your calendar and plan to register early. Registration information coming soon! Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/ggREA5N7

The DealMAX? Schedule at a Glance is now available! ?? Enjoy compelling stories and walk away from the sessions feeling prepared to conquer challenges and reach goals. Leaders from throughout Middle-Market M&A are unlocking growth potential and at DealMAX? 2025, you get access to their firsthand experience. ??? You know where we’ve been, let’s see how these industry leaders view 2025 and beyond. ?? Look at the sessions we have planned for you: https://lnkd.in/eRnsdqx9

?? We are pleased to announce that @Grata has signed on as an ACG Official Sponsor of Growth for 2025! Read our press release to learn more about how the OSG partnership aligns with Grata’s mission to become the only end-to-end private markets platform as it expands its presence among middle-market dealmakers and their dealmaking partners. https://lnkd.in/gEu7H9-K

On the latest Inside DealMAX? podcast episode, we sat down with Trivest Partners’ Tony Hill and Houlihan Lokey’s Chris Hebble. The two talked about deal flow and the state of the capital markets in Q1. Plus, they shared their favorite memories from ACG’s annual conference and what they like to do in Las Vegas. Tune in for their networking tips and market updates, and stay for their stories about supercar racing and Elvis impersonators: https://lnkd.in/gVSZqeAg

ACG's DealMAX? is quickly approaching! ?? The event is coming up, but you still have time to claim your discounted registration. Sign up by March 31 to save up to $300. Don't wait! Book your spot today at dealmax.org. ??

The business services sector is popular among PE investors, but such deals come with pitfalls, argues Matthew John McNally of Evolved, LLC. Using Blackstone’s investment in Citrin Cooperman as a case study, he explores the risks of deals involving professional services firms and outlines ways to improve the chances of investment success. https://lnkd.in/g6Pqdxaf

Ready to make some healthcare deals in the Big Apple? BankUnited Craig Evans joins GrowthTV to share his thoughts on New York-based dealmaking in the healthcare space and what attendees can expect from ACG New York's 17th Annual Healthcare Conference on March 27. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gH3-jG4q Register today: https://lnkd.in/e__iVHTa