The State of Mission-Driven M&A in 2026: The Top 10 Trends Reshaping the Market
Mission driven M&A has entered a new era. Off market deal flow is now the preferred lane. Employee ownership models are scaling. Impact investors are moving upstream. And aligned consolidators are starting to outperform traditional private equity. Here are the top ten trends that will define 2026.
The 2026 Founder’s Playbook: How to Prepare Your Business for a Values-Aligned Exit
2026 is the year of intentional exits. Here’s how founders can prepare their business for a values-aligned transition, from culture and financial clarity, to confidentiality and the buyers reshaping M&A.
Off-Market, On-Mission: What to Know About M&A Heading Into 2026
The future of M&A is quiet, intentional, and deeply values-driven. As we head into 2026, off-market conversations, employee ownership, impact investors, and trust-based sourcing are reshaping how founders choose their successors.
Scaling with Soul: How Impact Investors Are Rewriting the M&A Playbook
A new class of impact investors is using M&A to expand employee ownership, preserve legacy businesses, and build community wealth. This is the next era of acquisitions. It’s scaling with soul.
Finding the Right Buy-Side Partner: Why Values-Aligned Sourcing Outperforms Traditional Deal Flow
The best deals aren’t found in a spreadsheet. They’re sparked through trust. Values-aligned buy-side sourcing is outperforming traditional deal flow, and founders are choosing alignment over volume. Here’s why the fit-first approach wins.