

Grata's 'Legally Blonde' Moment 👩⚖️
New EU legal structure data on Grata, capitalizing on the middle market M&A opportunity, and Grata's Private Market Data Buyer's Guide.

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Today's newsletter is stuffed to the gills with content, so let's get right into it!
Rachel & The Grata Team
What, Like It's Hard?

Grata users can now see legal group and organizational structures sourced from EU company registries on the Ownership tab of company profiles! Now, in addition to corporate trees, you can easily see holding companies, shareholders, and non-investable entities that are part of the company's legal structure.
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In the Middle with You

The middle market is vast, fragmented, and full of companies that haven't yet been institutionalized. This is where real competitive edge still exists. PE firms can still source deals off-market, find genuine operational upside, and create value in ways that are harder to replicate in large-cap buyouts.
We break down everything you need to know about capitalizing on the middle market opportunity, top PE firms in the space, and more here.
Origination Station

Mastering proprietary sourcing is one of the first steps. We break down M&A deal origination methods that will help your company stay ahead of the curve here.
Get in, Losers — We're Going Shopping

Private market dealmakers need a deep understanding of company financials, market behavior, and deal activity to guide strategic decisions. Our Private Market Data Buyer's Guide breaks down everything you need to know about finding, evaluating, and leveraging investment-grade data. Check it out here.
Lights Up

A business made up of two vertical and complementary operators is currently for sale in the Grata Deal Network: a lighting distributor and installer specializing in large-format turnkey lighting and control upgrades, and a commercial lighting controls company. Client list includes The Met, The Empire State Building, and The Ritz-Carlton.
Top of the Class

We're in the throes of the spring semester of the Grata Scholars program!
Famous Last Words

I call this one "Flow/State." Check out this guide for everything you need to know about proactive sourcing.

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