In 2019, CSU paid $5M for Akuiteo: an ageing French software business. Since then, Akuiteo’s profits have grown 7-fold. How did this happen?
3 ex-consultants set out to consolidate fragmented business services verticals. 24 acquisitions later, what have they learnt?
Pipe maintenance is a lucrative business - but you couldn't tell from the share prices of UIM roll-ups Norva24 and Wall to Wall. Here’s why. BONUS: “AI in Rollups” Summit, September 10th!
Two first-time acquirers buy, then turbocharge a 17-year old SaaS business. Here's how they did it - and what comes next.
Forced sellers are the best sellers
A trader, a hedgie and a buyout pro raise £40M to acquire British engineering businesses. What’s the plan?
How US Anesthesia Partners cornered Texas - and found itself in the FTC’s crosshairs
A searcher buys a €6M revenue business. Unlocks an estimated €20M+ carry in <4 years. Keeps going!
Please stop sending LOIs with [ ]s for Net Working Capital!
The US mortgage analytics provider Optimal Blue traded for $2.9B in 2022. A year later, CSU got it for $200M upfront. How come?
Inside Vintage Wine Estates’ bizarre strategy of buying - and annihilating wine brands
