Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A deal-making community with a mission of driving middle-market growth.

Chicago, IL
Joined September 2010
How do you scale a business without scaling your risk? Join ACG on Nov. 18 for Scale & Secure, sponsored by Thrive, to explore IT security, technology strategy, operational agility & EBITDA growth for private equity leaders. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Average hold periods are nearing 7 years. TPG Twin Brook explores this new normal in our latest Middle Market Growth episode. Listen now: middlemarketgrowth.org/podca…
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What factors are influencing middle-market M&A in 2026? Hear insights from GF Data and Forvis Mazars in this clip from ACG’s M&A Mid-Year Recap & Outlook webinar. Watch the full recording: acg.org/events/webinars/webi…
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It’s been a challenging year for software M&A. Could a bump in SaaS deals this week signal a brighter future for the space? Read about the latest deals: middlemarketgrowth.org/pe-we…
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The A&D sector is facing a massive backlog. Middle-market dealmakers are finding new opportunities in the supply chain working to alleviate it. Read more: online.flippingbook.com/view…
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Earlier this year ACG and @Grata_inc surveyed the C-suite to learn how their firms are adopting AI behind the dealmaking scenes in the back office. Learn what we discovered: online.flippingbook.com/view…
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The Aerospace & Defense Middle Market Leadership Forum continued its rapid ascent. 🚀 Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, and committee for helping create a space where the sector’s future takes shape. Full recap here: acg.org/news-trends/news/hig…
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How can you be sure your AI investments are delivering value? GrowFast Advisory walks us through it on the podcast: middlemarketgrowth.org/podca…
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What’s shaping middle-market M&A in 2026? Hear from GF Data and Forvis Mazars on valuation trends, deal volume, pricing, and seller sentiment in this webinar clip. Watch the full recording: acg.org/events/webinars/webi…
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Take-privates, fundraising, and a boost in exits: it was an active week for dealmaking. Catch up with PE Weekly: middlemarketgrowth.org/pe-we…
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A great week in LA at the ACG A&D Leadership Forum. High-impact sessions and real conversations between the leaders driving strategy and growth across the sector. Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, and conference committee for elevating the experience! 🚀
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ACG members are active dealmakers. Check out 100 notable deals completed by ACG member firms in Q3: middlemarketgrowth.org/100-n…
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PECS West Coast Launch: ✅ PE CFOs, COOs, CCOs, and GCs dug into DPI, longer holds, and new paths to exit. Thanks to our sponsor, Ventura Fund Services, for helping bring them together. More PECS events coming. 👉️ acg.org
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Last call to share your outlook! Take our 2027 Middle Market Outlook Survey: middlemarketgrowth.org/acg-m…
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How are dealmakers using AI outside of M&A workflows? We teamed up with @Grata_inc to learn more. Read the report: middlemarketgrowth.org/grata…
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As higher interest rates, elevated deal multiples, and increased competition reshape the private equity landscape, firms are looking beyond financial engineering to drive returns. Watch full episode here: middlemarketgrowth.org/video…
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This week’s dealmaking roundup includes transactions in consumer goods and software. Could this signal a turnaround for the sectors? Read more: middlemarketgrowth.org/pe-we…
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Have you taken our 2027 Middle Market Outlook Survey yet? Take five minutes to share your opinion: middlemarketgrowth.org/acg-m…
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ACG's Middle Market Demo Days are back. 💻 Nov 17 | 1-4 p.m. ET | Virtual Find opportunities, build relationships, and win new business. Free for ACG members. Register: acg.org/events/acg-demo-days…
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Divested A&D assets can be an appealing place for PE sponsors to direct capital. Read our report on how investors can execute these challenging transactions: online.flippingbook.com/view…
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