AI isn’t just reshaping dealmaking – it’s rewriting the job description. Find out how in the new report from Datasite in collaboration with FT Longitude: The new deal team: What 1,000 dealmakers reveal about AI-driven M&A.

The next competitive edge won’t come from technology alone, but from the humans who know how best to wield it. We asked 1,000 dealmakers worldwide how they are navigating this shift, in a world where AI is already changing outcomes.

Explore:

• How AI is rewiring today’s deals
  AI is already in play, accelerating sourcing, sharpening diligence, and anticipating risks. Is human-only decision making already perceived as a liability?

• Where the competitive edge is heading
  Dealmakers predict that by 2030, AI will be fully integrated into both workflows and strategy – reshaping value creation, risk management, and execution.

• Why deals will become more personal
  As AI absorbs the heavy lifting, dealmakers will refocus on human-centric challenges – such as judgment, strategy, and interpersonal skills.

• What leading teams are doing differently
  From governance models to workflow design, we sort the early adopters from the true leaders. How are the top firms embedding AI into their processes?

Take your cue from 1,000 global dealmakers – delve into The new deal team today, as you shape your AI strategy for M&A.