The Corporate Finance Network

January 2025

Network Opportunities.

Bringing you the latest merger and acquisition opportunities.

At this time of year we usually hear from private equity investors and advisers about their predictions for the year ahead.

Pitchbook in the US are confident that valuations will increase and there will still be surplus supply in the VC industry for ambitious companies. Goldman Sachs expect significant upside potential for dealmaking next year—but with a healthy dose of volatility as capital markets navigate “known unknowns” in the form of tariffs, geopolitics, and more.

Back in our world of UK owner managed businesses, Doug Lawson of MarktoMarket has been getting quite excited about the opportunities he sees on the platform and it certainly resonates with us at The Corporate Finance Network. Our advisers aim to work on exit planning with as many clients as possible so that by the time they are ready for sale, they are strong businesses which are attractive to the market.  

I hope you'll find some businesses of interest in this edition and also join me to congratulate those firms which we've featured on our Highlighted Deals page. I look forward to hearing from you soon and wish you all the best for 2025.

Kirsty McGregor, Chairman  


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