Steve Gelsi

Big-money investments in professional sports are trickling down to youth sports and tutoring, where fragmented markets and rising parental spending are fueling interest from private equity.

This year’s robust dealmaking around AI and data centers is fueling demand for ‘engine room’ bankers.

Clearview Capital’s James Andersen made succession a priority years before stepping aside—a move LPs increasingly expect as private equity transitions to a new generation.

As AI raises the sophistication of cyber threats, strategic buyers and private equity firms are acquiring new capabilities to keep pace.

AIAI Holdings aims to become the buyer of choice for founder-owned businesses, pairing permanent ownership with AI-driven operational improvements.