Capstone Partners

In Q1 2024, growth equity investments into late-stage private companies totaled $44 billion, the highest mark over the past six quarters. Read more in our latest #CapitalMarkets Update from Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital Markets, Chris Hastings: https://hubs.la/Q02G6KzT0

M&A volume in the #AutoTech space has normalized, consistent with the broader Software market—with a bright spot on key subsegments showing strong growth rates and higher margins. Read about the top priorities of active strategic and private equity buyers in our latest AutoTech & Transportation Software M&A Update from Head of Technology David Michaels and Managing Directors Teak Murphy and Gordon Mackay: https://hubs.la/Q02GnfX30 #transportationsoftware #marketresearch

Have we reached the end of the M&A downcycle? In Q1, quarterly dealmaking volume climbed for the first time since Q1 2023, and the average deal value rose by over 25% year-over-year. Read more in our latest Capital Markets Update: https://hubs.la/Q02G55l40 #mergersandacquisitions #privateequity #capitalmarkets

Healthcare IT providers are being utilized to offset labor shortages—a trend that's providing significant revenue and dealmaking opportunities across the market, as seen by the 10.1% year-over-year increase in M&A volume. Read more about recent consolidation and fundraising activity in the space, as well as key themes our team observed at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, in our latest Healthcare IT Market Update from Managing Director David DeSimone: https://hubs.la/Q02G4-r00 #healthtech #healthcareinnovation #AI #marketresearch

Domestic policy favoring North American metals production is laying strong groundwork for future dealmaking activity in the space. Learn more about how evolving reshoring trends are benefitting the sector in our latest Metals Manufacturing M&A Update with Managing Director Mike Schumacher: https://hubs.la/Q02FWw4T0 #metalsmanufacturing #steelproduction #reshoring #marketresearch

Capstone Partners recently welcomed Managing Director Sunny Cheung to the firm’s Special Situations Investment Banking (SSIB) team. ”Sunny is highly respected across our industry and brings a wealth of special situation transaction experience to the firm,” said SSIB Group Head Jamie Lisac. “He will play a key role in the continued growth of the group, particularly on the West Coast.” Learn more at: https://hubs.la/Q02FS8F60 #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #SpecialSituations #InvestmentBanking #CapstoneFAS

U.S. #defense investment in #SeaSystems and the incentives of Native Entities' 8(a) status are increasing #governmentcontracting opportunities for key market participants and supporting a healthy M&A environment in the Air, Land, Sea, & Space Systems sector. Read more in our latest Air, Land, Sea, & Space Systems Market Update from Head of ADGS Tess Oxenstierna: https://hubs.la/Q02F7_dC0 #shipbuilding #maritime #marketresearch

The #Industrials M&A landscape is stabilizing, with key indicators pointing towards healthy middle market dealmaking activity in the second half of 2024. A new piece from Middle Market Growth Magazine features insights from Capstone's Annual Industrials Industry M&A Report and highlights recent acquisition trends: https://lnkd.in/eN5Zb8Tv

The #Chemicals sector is experiencing strong demand from high-growth downstream markets, driving increased manufacturing output and improving outlook in the space. See how market participants are capitalizing on these trends in our latest Chemicals Market Update with Managing Director Doug Usifer: https://hubs.la/Q02DTxGw0 #chemicalsindustry #industrials #mergersandacquisitions #marketresearch

Global automotive industry value- and supply-chains are actively facing pressures from numerous directions. Recent deal activity highlights that the current conditions are intensifying and fueling greater potential for M&A. Read more in Capstone’s Automotive Industry Update authored by Financial Advisory Services (FAS) team members Sheldon Stone and Erik Morandi: https://hubs.la/Q02DS_nn0 #CapstoneFAS #AutomotiveIndustry #MergersAndAcquisitions #SpecialSituations #CorporateRestructuring