Insights
Our writing on capital, talent and dealflow.
Recent writing
What an acquisition sets in motion
Buyouts often lead to more deals, new finance leadership and a review of suppliers. What the research says about the year after closing.
Why we qualify before we introduce
Many deals and hires come through people who know both sides. The research on referrals, and the four checks we make before two parties meet.
Reading the signal
The signals we watch in capital, talent and dealflow, what the research says about each, and a three-question test for noise.
Our thesis
One event creates three needs, and most of them are visible before anyone runs a process.
Our thesis explains how we read the market and why we work across all three lanes.
Case studies
Selected engagements. Each case study sets out the brief, what we did and the result.
Regent Peak Wealth Advisors
Six qualified introductions in 46 days, all inside the firm’s existing client profile.
Clean-Seas West Virginia
Six commercial introductions in 120 days for a plastic conversion facility in West Virginia.
Advanced Medical Sales
An introduction to a healthcare network of more than 60 clinics with an immediate need.
Where we publish
Notes
Shorter observations from Ahmed Karamany, our Managing Director, and news from the company.