Record deal valuations have been insufficient to keep financial sponsors on the sidelines of the ongoing M&A boom, say panelists at today’s Rising Stars of Private Equity SPEAK. Instead, dealmakers are coping with higher multiples by sourcing deals before they become competitive auctions, structuring deals with contingent payouts, and pitching founders on non-price advantages like partner networks.

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