A Whole Lotta Dry Powder ⛷️

Hi there,

It seems that 2026 has decided to kick things off in warp speed — somehow we are already halfway through January.

Rachel & The Grata Team

Here Comes the BOOM

After two years of market messiness, "M&A looks ready to rebound in 2026." Private equity firms around the world have over $2T worth of dry powder in the keg. In our latest blog, we take a look at 12 sectors that are primed for M&A in the new year. Check 'em out here.

You're Simply the Best

"M&A software is no longer a 'nice to have' for dealmakers — it's an essential." We break down how M&A tools and AI software are changing the game for dealmakers here.

Can I Tell You a Secret?

"It's no secret that AI is changing the M&A world. But it's also no secret that there's a lot of AI slop out there." We dive deep into how general LLMs work, why a strong data science layer is crucial for useful M&A AI tools, and why that's so hard to get right here.

Put Me In, Coach

A remote career coaching firm is for sale in the Grata Deal Network, specializing in helping experienced professionals land interviews, offers, and promotions.

For its services, the company brings in just over $7M in revenue. It's working with a $1.7M EBITDA and a 24% margin.

Overachievers, Rise Up!

Apply for the spring semester of the Grata Scholars program!