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PE has shifted from financial engineering to operational excellence. What funds look for in an SME today and why “operability” weighs as much as EBITDA.

From predicting which investors fit each business to automating deal analysis, here's how we apply AI to buying and selling SMEs in Spain.

Funds, banks, and advisors analyze how the Spanish mid-market is changing: what speeds up a deal, the role of AI, the management team, and more.

See the most active M&A sectors in Spain, typical deal sizes, the geographic concentration of deal flow, and the role of family businesses.

Learn what the lower mid-market is, the ranges that define it, data on the segment in Spain, and the opportunities it offers business owners and M&A investors.

What can we expect from the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2025? Is there reason for optimism? Which sectors could lead the activity?

We look back from 2014 to today to see how changes in the economy have impacted the M&A sector.

60% of CEOs expect to make an acquisition in the next three years. See what's shaping the global M&A market outlook for 2024.

See how and in which areas artificial intelligence can help in buying and selling businesses.

If you're considering investing in an SME, here are at least five advantages of taking an equity stake in a small or medium-sized enterprise.

The M&A market is still marked by traditional models, low transparency, and little technology. Its main challenges and how to turn them into opportunities.

We analyze the main trends transforming Spanish SMEs and what they mean for your business's value and future.