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Dealmaker's Spotlight
Dealmakers from around the world take center stage to share career highlights, knowledge, and best practices on what it takes be successful, including how technology has helped them get ahead in the increasingly competitive world of M&A.
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Deal Drivers: A Series of M&A Market Spotlight Reports
Produced in partnership with Mergermarket, these reports examine local market activity, including M&A trends, top deals and bidders, future challenges, and sector-specific information.
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The deal game where everyone’s a winner
We don’t have a monopoly on M&A – but we do like to keep you at the top of your game. And if you play your cards right and roll with our tips, then one day you could be on the board.
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M&A's new 3S strategy: scale, stability, and scarcity
May 22, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Large platform transactions drive Singapore deal value
May 21, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Infrastructure‑linked transactions lift Malaysia deal value
May 21, 2026 | Blog
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How one Fortune 500 industrials company slashes buy-side deal time by 20%
May 21, 2026 | Case Study
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Market Spotlight: Poland & Romania Shape CEE Q1 M&A
May 20, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Playing defense in the EMEA IPO markets
May 20, 2026 | Blog
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Deal Drivers: Americas Q1 2026
May 13, 2026 | Report
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Deal Drivers: EMEA Q1 2026
May 12, 2026 | Report
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Deal Drivers: APAC Q1 2026 | What’s shaping M&A activity across the region
May 12, 2026 | Report
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Ensure nothing’s lost in translation (least of all your deal)
May 06, 2026 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Is AI the new gatekeeper to deal opportunity?
May 04, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Is the EU opening the door to scale?
April 28, 2026 | Blog
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Inside JEGI LEONIS Media & Technology Conference: What AI Means for the Future of M&A
April 23, 2026 | Blog
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Inside the room: AI, M&A, and the future of dealmaking
April 22, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Japan’s M&A boom still has room to run
April 21, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: What a prolonged Middle East crisis means for APAC M&A deal flow
April 08, 2026 | Blog
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Virtual data rooms for M&A: How to evaluate VDR software, security, and AI-powered deal platforms
April 07, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: What does EU data sovereignty mean for M&A?
April 02, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: What now for oil and gas M&A?
March 18, 2026 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Leveraging AI for due diligence success
March 18, 2026 | Blog
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Dealmakers League: Top M&A Investment Bankers and Lawyers in 2025
March 12, 2026 | Report
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Beyond the Hype - What an AI Reset Could Mean for Smarter Growth: What We Heard at ACG M&A Tech Connect 2026
March 12, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: India poised for AI-driven deal surge
March 11, 2026 | Blog
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Scaling corporate development: A modern operating model for high-volume M&A
March 10, 2026 | Report
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Expert Spotlight: Putting AI to work in private markets
March 10, 2026 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: The AI edge in European deal sourcing
March 05, 2026 | Blog
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The Main Attraction: AI's gravity generates M&A in 2025
March 03, 2026 | Blog
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From rebound to recalibration: What 2025 revealed about global M&A
March 02, 2026 | Blog
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Mastering Data Readiness & AI in Business Intelligence: What We Heard at ACG Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth
February 26, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Frenetic shareholder activism is sparking M&A
February 26, 2026 | Blog
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Shining a light on global dealmaking
February 25, 2026 | Infographic
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Datasite Assist - Efficiency unlocked
February 24, 2026 | Podcast
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Deal Drivers: Americas FY 2025
February 16, 2026 | Report
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Deal Drivers: EMEA FY 2025
February 13, 2026 | Report
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Deal Drivers: APAC FY 2025
February 12, 2026 | Report
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What We Heard at M&A South: Middle-Market M&A’s New Reality
February 10, 2026 | Blog
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IB work hacks: translating stress to success
February 04, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Big tech’s M&A power push
February 04, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Regional trends to shape EMEA M&A in 2026
January 22, 2026 | Blog
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The M&A horizon: Navigating the road ahead
January 21, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: APAC dealmaking in 2026 - Confidence through clarity
January 19, 2026 | Blog
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Power your Datasite diligence documents with Blueflame AI
January 15, 2026 | Blog
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Dear Prudence...The gold rush for resilient assets
January 09, 2026 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: What now for M&A in Venezuela?
January 07, 2026 | Blog
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From Strategy to Execution: M&A trends shaping the security sector
January 05, 2026 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Middle East momentum for 2026
January 05, 2026 | Blog
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Global M&A 2026 Outlook: Resilience, realignment, and reforms
January 04, 2026 | Blog
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Datasite Assist – Going the extra mile
January 02, 2026 | Podcast
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Aerospace & Defense M&A in 2026: What Middle Market Dealmakers Need to Know
December 22, 2025 | Blog
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Deal Drivers: APAC 2026 Outlook
December 19, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: Americas 2026 Outlook
December 18, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: EMEA 2026 Outlook
December 17, 2025 | Report
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Expert Spotlight: Renewed momentum for M&A in CEE
December 15, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Big deals back in focus with bid for Warner Bros
December 12, 2025 | Blog
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6 ways to deliver decisive board meeting outcomes in 2026
December 09, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Nickel and logistics lead the way for Indonesia’s M&A
December 08, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Domestic bidders drive Q3 M&A in the Philippines
December 08, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: How is AI rewiring private equity?
December 06, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Investment bank fees climb on M&A gains – is the deal rally finally here?
December 05, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: M&A in Switzerland on track for 2025 and 2026
December 05, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: From strategic vision to M&A success in Benelux
December 04, 2025 | Blog
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Twin engines on: How AI and energy are driving M&A
December 03, 2025 | Blog
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Datasite Assist - From analog to advocate
December 02, 2025 | Podcast
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Market Spotlight: Will new EU data and AI regulations help kickstart M&A in 2026?
December 02, 2025 | Blog
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AI in the Middle Market: Practical Lessons from ACG’s Value Creation Forum
November 26, 2025 | Blog
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Dealmakers Dialogues Chicago: Middle Market M&A in Focus
November 25, 2025 | Blog
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Global M&A trends Q3 2025: Stability, selectivity, and shifting momentum
November 25, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: What’s next for M&A in Finland and the Nordics?
November 25, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: State-aligned capital lifts Hungary M&A in Q3
November 20, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Middle East high-value deals drive Q3 M&A
November 20, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: China eases rare earth export controls
November 19, 2025 | Blog
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Dealmakers Dialogues Charlotte: Middle Market M&A in Focus
November 19, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Big deals boost Netherlands M&A in Q3
November 19, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: What’s the deal with delistings in EMEA?
November 14, 2025 | Blog
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Sector Spotlight Series: Consumer & tech
November 12, 2025 | Blog
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Deal Drivers: EMEA Q3 2025
November 12, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: Americas Q3 2025
November 11, 2025 | Report
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Streamline buy-side M&A from end to end
November 10, 2025 | Infographic
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Deal Drivers: APAC Q3 2025
November 10, 2025 | Report
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Sector Spotlight Series: Biotech
November 04, 2025 | Blog
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Alert Instincts – how to run due diligence on AI assets
November 03, 2025 | Blog
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Sector Spotlight Series: Energy
October 24, 2025 | Blog
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Your AI Due Diligence Checklist
October 24, 2025 | Checklist
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Market Spotlight: Will the EA Buyout Level Up Gaming M&A?
October 21, 2025 | Blog
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Achieving ISO 42001: Laying the Foundation for Trust in AI
October 21, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Navigating a Shifting M&A Landscape in Austria and DACH
October 14, 2025 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: How to Power Up Your Deal Pipeline for 2026
October 14, 2025 | Blog
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Ready for the rebound: Q4 planning will shape M&A success in 2026
October 10, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: European Defense Deals Set to Soar in 2026
October 09, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Portugal – An M&A Market in Motion
October 07, 2025 | Blog
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The Ultimate Deal Team Checklist
October 05, 2025 | Checklist
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Sector Spotlight Series: Industrials and Manufacturing
October 03, 2025 | Blog
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M&A conferences: The better way to connect
October 01, 2025 | Blog
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Light Speed: How Datasite tech is breaking barriers
September 30, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: AI's £150bn Boost to UK Dealmaking
September 29, 2025 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: How Agentic AI is Reshaping M&A
September 29, 2025 | Blog
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The Analyst's Quick Guide to the Sell-Side
September 29, 2025 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: How Blueflame AI Unlocks Insight and Efficiency to Drive Smarter Dealmaking
September 29, 2025 | Blog
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Sell-side and Buy-side Navigation Guide
September 29, 2025 | Infographic
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Sector Spotlight Series: Healthcare
September 23, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: AI in Dealmaking – From Faster Deals to Smarter Exits
September 22, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: How will political instability in France impact M&A?
September 16, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Solutions, Sectors & Strategies Shaping M&A in Poland & the CEE
September 15, 2025 | Blog
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The Future of AI in Deal-Making: From Intelligence to Integration
September 15, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Prescription for growth in APAC healthcare M&A
September 15, 2025 | Blog
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Private Equity Spotlight: Exit Trends
September 10, 2025 | Blog
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Why archiving can’t be an afterthought
September 10, 2025 | Blog
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The deal game where everyone’s a winner
September 08, 2025 | Checklist
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Global M&A trends HY 2025: Value grows amid volume moderation
September 04, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: What could a peace deal mean for EMEA M&A?
September 03, 2025 | Blog
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7 ways to prepare your board meeting for success
September 02, 2025 | Blog
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4 tips for successful board meeting follow-up
September 02, 2025 | Blog
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Buyside and Bolt-on M&A: How can technology drive long-term value?
August 28, 2025 | Blog
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The role of the data room in carve-outs
August 28, 2025 | Blog
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London Dining Guide
August 28, 2025 | Checklist
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Market Spotlight: PE mega-funds drive value, mid-market fuels depth in APAC
August 24, 2025 | Blog
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The year of the heat-seeker deal
August 20, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Will the US-EU tariff deal ignite EMEA M&A?
August 18, 2025 | Blog
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Deal Drivers: EMEA HY 2025
August 13, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: APAC HY 2025
August 11, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: Americas HY 2025
August 07, 2025 | Report
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How Canaccord Genuity accelerated deal progress
August 06, 2025 | Case Study
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Prepare with Prepare for your first deal
August 06, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: No Fire Sale of Germany’s Mittelstand
August 04, 2025 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: Closing the gaps in global private markets data
August 03, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: Economic Policy Shift in Berlin – What Does it Mean for German M&A?
July 30, 2025 | Blog
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POV: It's your first week in IB
July 30, 2025 | Blog
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A CFO’s Guide to Uncertainty: Turning Insights into Action
July 28, 2025 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: Unlocking private markets data with AI
July 15, 2025 | Blog
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The impact of placeholders in your data room
July 08, 2025 | Blog
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Is Healthcare M&A Still in Good Health?
June 27, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: APAC Q1 2025 Due Diligence Benchmarks
June 26, 2025 | Blog
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How Atar Capital turned buy-side complexity into confidence
June 26, 2025 | Case Study
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Datasite shares optimistic energy sector outlook at PRAGMA Energy Investment Series at NASDAQ
June 25, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Behind the deals—What makes or breaks M&A success in the Philippines
June 24, 2025 | Blog
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The Ultimate Board Meetings Checklist
June 19, 2025 | Checklist
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Expand your deal horizons with the Datasite M&A map
June 19, 2025 | Infographic
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What's Private Equity missing out on?
June 19, 2025 | Report
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Expert Spotlight: How can women dealmakers prioritize health for greater success?
June 16, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Will Greek M&A Continue to Surge in 2025?
June 12, 2025 | Blog
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Boston Dining Guide
June 05, 2025 | Checklist
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Los Angeles Dining Guide
June 05, 2025 | Checklist
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Atlanta Dining Guide
June 05, 2025 | Checklist
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Miami Dining Guide
June 05, 2025 | Checklist
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Chicago Dining Guide
June 05, 2025 | Checklist
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San Francisco Dining Guide
June 05, 2025 | Checklist
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Texas Dining Guide
June 05, 2025 | Checklist
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Expert Spotlight: Solid Success for Denmark M&A in 2025?
June 01, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Global dynamics and geopolitical challenges impacting APAC
May 28, 2025 | Blog
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Q1 IQ from Datasite's Deal Drivers
May 23, 2025 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: Achieve more from your board meetings with AI
May 22, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Strategic Market Outlook at Mid-South Capital Connection
May 22, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Strategies for Due Diligence and Deal Success
May 20, 2025 | Blog
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The Better Way to M&A: Infographic
May 20, 2025 | Infographic
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Deal-readiness checklist for Private Equity
May 20, 2025 | Checklist
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Expert Spotlight: The Transformational Role of Technology in Corporate Governance
May 15, 2025 | Blog
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Deal Drivers: Americas Q1 2025
May 15, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: APAC Q1 2025
May 13, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: EMEA Q1 2025
May 12, 2025 | Report
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Innovation Spotlight: Full Document Translation in Your Data Room
May 08, 2025 | Blog
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Level up for a better way to M&A
May 07, 2025 | Blog
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How corp dev teams achieve maximum efficiency
May 03, 2025 | Case Study
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How Federal Policy Could Reshape Dealmaking: Insights from DealMAX 2025
April 29, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: APAC 2024 Due Diligence Benchmarks
April 21, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Resilience amidst uncertainty for Irish M&A in 2025
April 14, 2025 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: EMEA 2024 Due Diligence Benchmarks
April 14, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Will German M&A activity pick up?
April 14, 2025 | Blog
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Cross-Border M&A: Strategy, Culture, and Technology in Focus
April 09, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Taylor Dixon at the 2025 JEGI CLARITY Media and Technology Conference
March 19, 2025 | Blog
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Charting the course for M&A in 2025
March 18, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: What’s trending in international capital markets in 2025?
March 17, 2025 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: AI’s impact on M&A in the legal sector
March 11, 2025 | Blog
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Dealmakers League: Top M&A Investment Bankers and Lawyers in 2024
March 01, 2025 | Report
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Expert Spotlight: What Impact is AI Having on M&A?
February 27, 2025 | Blog
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Datasite Intelligence Year in Review: Infographic
February 24, 2025 | Infographic
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Datasite Forecaster: 2024 global benchmarks
February 18, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: Americas FY 2024
February 18, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: APAC FY 2024
February 18, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: EMEA FY 2024
February 18, 2025 | Report
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M&A Sector Spotlight: The future of M&A in healthcare
January 22, 2025 | Blog
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Deal Drivers: EMEA 2025 Outlook
January 03, 2025 | Report
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Deal Drivers: APAC 2025 Outlook
December 26, 2024 | Report
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International Capital Markets Glossary 2025
December 18, 2024 | Report
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The changing shape of American deals
December 16, 2024 | Blog
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M&A in 2025: Waves build in the global market
December 16, 2024 | Blog
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Deal Drivers: Americas 2025 Outlook
December 16, 2024 | Report
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3 Ways to Improve Your Board Meetings in 2025
December 13, 2024 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Strategic Repositioning for Success in Benelux M&A
December 05, 2024 | Blog
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Datasite Forecaster: Spotlight on healthcare and life sciences M&A
November 21, 2024 | Report
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Expert Spotlight: Exploring Innovative Dealmaking Strategies in EMEA in 2025
November 19, 2024 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Unveiling emerging markets and sectors for APAC M&A in 2025
November 13, 2024 | Blog
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Generative AI in M&A: It's what you make of it
September 09, 2024 | Report
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Reverse Due Diligence: An Alternative Approach to Successful Deal Outcomes
August 01, 2024 | Blog
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Your data room checklist
August 01, 2024 | Checklist
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NYC Dining Guide
July 22, 2024 | Checklist
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Is US Industrial M&A Powering Up?
July 02, 2024 | Blog
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Datasite Security Snapshot
March 20, 2024 | Brochure
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Datasite Forecaster: 2023 M&A Benchmarks
February 15, 2024 | Report
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Hong Kong IPO Handbook 2024
February 07, 2024 | Report
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Datasite Security and Compliance Brochure
November 14, 2023 | Brochure
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Getting started with Datasite Diligence
October 31, 2023 | Brochure
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Expert Spotlight: The Current State of M&A in Poland and CEE
October 18, 2023 | Blog
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Data Room Security Checklist
September 29, 2023 | Checklist
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Fundraising Checklist for Startups
September 08, 2023 | Checklist
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Four ways to power up your pipeline
August 04, 2023 | Video
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Special Report: 1H 2023 The Flight to Quality
July 20, 2023 | Report
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The Ultimate Restructuring Checklist
June 21, 2023 | Checklist
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Shorten deals by 24+ days with the data room built for the buy-side
May 22, 2023 | Infographic
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How HSBC acquired SVB UK in record time
May 10, 2023 | Case Study
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Stay Primed for Opportunity
March 27, 2023 | Infographic
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Datasite Forecaster March Global Outlook
March 27, 2023 | Report
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10 New Enhancements for a Better Data Room Experience
March 27, 2023 | Blog
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Datasite for Startups
March 01, 2023 | Brochure
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Keep the deal moving - even on the move
January 30, 2023 | Blog
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M&A and digital transformation: opportunities and challenges in APAC
January 13, 2023 | Blog
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Q4 Reflections: learning the lessons of a turbulent 2022
January 04, 2023 | Blog
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Cleveland Dining Guide
December 13, 2022 | Checklist
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Need PII redaction? Use the sharpest AI eye
December 13, 2022 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: The Acquire dashboard - landing lights for your buy-side deal
November 08, 2022 | Blog
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Innovation Spotlight: Enhancing due diligence with PII redaction
November 02, 2022 | Blog
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Toronto Dining Guide
October 25, 2022 | Checklist
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Expert Spotlight: ESG driving and shaping APAC dealmaking
August 02, 2022 | Blog
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Dealmaker's Spotlight: Belgravia & Co.
August 01, 2022 | Video
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Dealmaker's Spotlight: RSM Australia
August 01, 2022 | Video
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Get Your Due Diligence Going Faster with Trackers Checklist
July 25, 2022 | Blog
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Down to Business: Q&A with Kimberly Petillo-Decossard Partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
July 21, 2022 | Blog
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Trackers for Datasite Diligence and Prepare
July 06, 2022 | Blog
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Why Data Protection, Security & Compliance are Essential for Dealmaking
May 25, 2022 | Blog
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Technology is redefining the relationship between client and M&A advisor
May 19, 2022 | Blog
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AI is beginning to transform M&A due diligence
May 19, 2022 | Blog
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Datasite Solves the DRM Dilemma for Virtual Data Rooms
May 04, 2022 | Blog
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4 Reasons a Buy-side Data Room is a Better Option for Buyers
April 12, 2022 | Blog
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New Feature: Index Syncing in Datasite Acquire
March 16, 2022 | Video
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Index Syncing in Datasite Acquire
March 16, 2022 | Blog
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New Feature: Jump Start Project Setup in Datasite Acquire
March 08, 2022 | Video
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New Feature: Reuse Your Tracker Templates in Datasite Acquire
March 08, 2022 | Video
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M&A Trends: What’s new in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Sector
February 11, 2022 | Blog
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New feature: Buyer-led Q&A in Datasite Acquire
January 06, 2022 | Blog
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The Future of Due Diligence in Healthcare M&A
January 05, 2022 | Report
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M&A Trends Report: Climate Change and the Mergers and Acquisitions Landscape
December 13, 2021 | Blog
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M&A Exit Planning with Our Ultimate Deal Readiness Checklist
November 09, 2021 | Blog
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Expert Spotlight: Poland Adapting to a New Dealmaking Environment Using Technology
November 09, 2021 | Blog
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Market Spotlight: India IPO activity at a record high, tech enables M&A growth despite Covid
October 29, 2021 | Blog
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New State of M&A: Southeast Asia and India
October 20, 2021 | Report
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Innovation and Opportunity in Canada’s M&A Market
September 26, 2021 | Blog
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Your Place or Mine? Why Buyers Are Choosing the Data Room
September 10, 2021 | Blog
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Does your data room comply with data privacy law?
September 10, 2021 | Blog