Balancing caution, AI acceleration and liquidity in M&A
Middle-market M&A and VC leaders say they’re operating in a market defined by selective deployment and heightened discipline, outlined by AI. Here’s their take on the state of the market and their expectations for how the deal year will finish out.
2026 Columbus Smart 50: Celebrating leadership and impact in Central Ohio
The Smart 50 awards recognize the leadership of Central Ohio’s top companies. Check out this year’s honorees!
Dealmaking realities differ sector by sector, but uncertainty is the common thread
Several Columbus-area dealmakers offered their take on the current M&A market, sharing their perspective on how buyers, sellers, entrepreneurs and investors are fairing. Here’s what they have to say.
2025 Columbus Smart 50: Celebrating leadership and impact in Central Ohio
The Smart 50 awards recognize the leadership of Central Ohio’s top companies. Check out this year’s honorees!
2025 Pillar Award for Community Service – Columbus
The Columbus 2025 Pillar Award for Community Service honorees have been chosen. See who we’re recognizing this year.
Activity tightens as the deal world’s eyes watch D.C.
Several area dealmakers talked to Smart Business about how they see the current M&A market. Here’s what they have to say.
2024 Columbus Smart 50 honorees share drive to make a difference
The Smart 50 awards recognize the leadership of Central Ohio’s top companies. Check out this year’s honorees!
2024 Pillar Award for Community Service – Central Ohio
The Central Ohio 2024 Pillar Award for Community Service honorees have been chosen. See who we’re recognizing this year.
Deal math is changing. With capital constrained, how will M&A strategies evolve?
Several area dealmakers talked to Smart Business about how they see the current M&A market. Here’s what they have to say.
2023 Columbus Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
The Smart 50 awards recognize the leadership of Central Ohio’s top companies. Check out this year’s honorees!