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The Gap Equity Problem in Search
Q1 2025 Search Fund Update The evolution of search will only continue over the next 12 months as the entire investment world works...
Apr 513 min read


2025 RiverStone Reporting M&A Market Outlook
After a slow M&A market throughout 2023 and 2024, RiverStone anticipates M&A activity to pick-up during 2025. In our 2025 Market Outlook...
Jan 31 min read


9 of 10 Recent Post-LOI Search Deals Died...Here's Why
As the search space continues to evolve so do both searchers and their investors. We all love the positive LinkedIn posts and success...
Sep 23, 20249 min read


24 Tips For Search Funds During 2024
Our RiverStone Reporting team has had the opportunity to help over 25+ searchers over the past two years in diligencing unique...
Mar 31, 202428 min read


Why 2024 is a Great Time to Sell Your Healthcare Practice
The healthcare industry has experienced its challenges since COVID-19 onset during mid-2020. Practices and service providers have...
Jan 14, 20242 min read


Search Funds: How to Structure an LOI
As we continue to help more and more search funds with diligence and acquiring a small business, we often get the same question along the...
Nov 16, 20234 min read


Standing Out as a Search Fund in an Increasingly Competitive Space
More and more articles continue to come out about the growing popularity in search funds. Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) has...
Sep 24, 20232 min read


10 Healthcare KPI's Your Practice Needs to Track
Key performance indicators ("KPIs") can provide significant insight into your business' financial well-being and operational performance....
Jul 27, 20235 min read


Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) Backed by Blackstone Goes Bankrupt
The ABA therapy space has seen a wave of institutional investor interest and consolidation over the past 8-10 years. Both small and large...
Jun 13, 20232 min read


How to Fundraise & Market to Institutional Limited Partners
The amount of private equity and growth equity spinouts and newly founded firms continues to grow. More and more mid-level investment...
Jun 6, 20232 min read


Beyond Your CPA: The Importance of KPI Metrics
Many family/founder-owned businesses utilize an in-house CPA advisor or accounting firm to assist with the company's bookkeeping and...
May 30, 20232 min read


Healthcare Buyside Advisor: We Identify. You Acquire.
The healthcare private equity landscape is becoming busier than ever as generalist firms that focus on all core sector categories...
May 27, 20232 min read


Independent Sponsors: Structuring Deals in a Difficult Macro Environment
We've seen lower middle market private equity firms struggle in the current challenging macroeconomic environment with ultimately closing...
May 23, 20233 min read


ABA Therapy Operational Improvements | Expanding Your Clinical Footprint
The ABA therapy sector continues to see significant growth in both supply and demand. Patients need continued care across all settings...
Jan 28, 20222 min read


Finding the Right Capital Provider - How to Select a Private Equity Firm to Partner With
Are you looking to raise capital to invest in and accelerate the growth of your business? Finding the right capital provider can be...
Dec 4, 20212 min read


Part-Time CFO: Save Money While Adding Value
Every small business will have an accountant and tax individual to keep track of the books, ensuring financials are audited and taxes are...
Nov 28, 20212 min read


RiverStone Reporting Can Help your Mental Health Business Meet Patient Needs With Improved Reporting
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted every sector, with some niche industries seeing an increase in demand, while others have...
Nov 22, 20212 min read


Independent Sponsors Looking for a Placement Agent: Let Us Help You Raise Capital
There are hundreds of private equity firms who are considered "independent sponsors" or "unfunded sponsors" who do deals on a one-off...
Nov 18, 20213 min read


Creating the Perfect Private Equity Investor Pitch Deck
Nothing can be more daunting than looking to raise capital. If you're a small business owner or have run a family-owned business for...
Nov 17, 20213 min read


Sleep Apnea Services, a $4.3 Billion Global Market, Continues to See Accelerated Demand
The global sleep apnea market is $4.3 billion today and expected to grow 11.2% annually to $9.1 billion in 2025.
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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