Boutique Technology Investment Bank | N2M Capital Advisors
Private equity activity in aerospace and defense is rising sharply, driven by corporate carve-outs, a strained supply chain and growing defense budgets. Here is what it means for owners and acquirers in the lower and middle market.
Healthcare IT buyers are evaluating more than market growth. Revenue quality, retention, workflow integration, regulatory expertise, scalability and leadership depth all shape buyer interest.
Buyer interest in cybersecurity and MSSPs doesn't translate into equal valuations. N2M Capital breaks down what's widening the gap — recurring revenue quality, customer retention, security attach rates and scalable delivery — and what MSSP owners should prepare before a transaction.
Buyer demand for MSPs doesn't guarantee a premium valuation. See what separates a 4x multiple from a 14x multiple in today's market.
Buyers aren't just evaluating features and growth — they want to know how essential your technology is to the workflow, and how hard it would be to replace.
Buyers aren't just chasing growth anymore — they're scrutinizing quality of earnings, scalability, and readiness for a disciplined sale process. Here are the ten characteristics private equity firms are prioritizing before they'll pay a premium in 2026.