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The Midmarket’s People Problem

The Midmarket’s People Problem

2024 has seen a renewed interest in midmarket deals. Successful post-facto value creation, though, will rely on buyout firms’ ability to navigate human capital needs.

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Isabel O'Brien
Jul 25, 2024
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The midmarket is back in 2024. Refinitiv data shows that the average PE deal value is currently $65.9 million, the lowest since the financial crisis. Buyout activity for deal sizes under $1 billion has held up much stronger than in other areas of the market.

Moreover, nearly half of PE capital raised in Q1 2024 was for midmarket-focused funds. It’s safe to say, the midmarket is having a moment.

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