The Era of the AI Firm Is Upon Us

Hi there,

It's a beautiful crisp fall day in NYC! It's also officially Radiator SZN, and my hands are cracking as I type this.

Rachel & The Grata Team

From Paris with Love

Earlier this month, Grata COO Nevin Raj traveled to Paris for the IPEM conference. He and other industry analysts discussed how AI is reshaping the business of buyout investing. Check out part 1 of our series here.

We Are So Back

After surging in 2021 and then falling off, M&A activity is back on the up and up. As of September 30, the total value of deals in 2025 has reached $2.8M, already lapping the total from all of last year ($2.6M). In our newest guide, we break down strategies that are proven to drive growth. Read it here.

New Developments

A multifaceted software development company is for sale in the Grata Deal Network, offering blockchain solutions, custom software development, security and compliance, and UX/UI design.

The biz brings in around $6.3M in revenue, and it's working with a $5M EBITDA and an 80% margin.

Class Is in Session

The fall semester of Grata Scholars is underway! Session 2 commences today.