The State of Mission-Driven M&A in 2026: The Top 10 Trends Reshaping the Market
Finance & Investing, Mission Driven M&A, Trends and Insights Hannah Sandmeyer Finance & Investing, Mission Driven M&A, Trends and Insights Hannah Sandmeyer

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.

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Finding the Right Buy-Side Partner: Why Values-Aligned Sourcing Outperforms Traditional Deal Flow
Mission Driven M&A, Buy Side Sourcing and Strategy, ETA and Emerging Buyers Hannah Sandmeyer Mission Driven M&A, Buy Side Sourcing and Strategy, ETA and Emerging Buyers Hannah Sandmeyer

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.

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