Private Equity & SMB Investing
How committed capital organizes around small company acquisitions: fund structures, limited-partner economics, micro-cap private equity, and the investment strategies used to hold and grow lower middle market businesses.
Mazarine founder buys out PE backers, raises stake to 86%
Mazarine founder Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers buys out private equity, raises stake to 86% and pursues US, Italy and China expansion.
The Operator-First Investment Model: Why People-First Private Equity Is Winning on Main Street
Clearly Acquired's Catalyst Fund I is built on the operator-first model gaining traction across micro-cap private equity. Discover how we're deploying faith-aligned capital to acquire and scale Main Street businesses — and why the data backs this approach.
AI-Savvy Emerging Managers Are Winning Private Equity Allocations in 2026: How Clearly Acquired's Catalyst Fund Is Bringing AI-Native Private Equity to Main Street
A June 2026 industry report confirms what the team at Clearly Acquired has spent a career building toward: the most competitive emerging PE managers aren't just operators — they're technologists who have spent decades in the trenches with the businesses they now acquire.
How to Invest in Small Businesses — and Why 2026 Is the Best Year to Start
$10 trillion in Main Street businesses are changing hands right now. Here's how accredited investors can access institutional-grade returns from operator-led small business acquisitions — and why the window is closing faster than most people realize.
How Small Business Acquisitions Generate Returns
Cash flow yield, multiple expansion, and downside protection — here's how small business acquisitions generate strong risk-adjusted returns for investors.
EBITDA Multiples by Industry — 2026 Guide
What are businesses selling for in 2026? A breakdown of EBITDA multiples by industry for small and mid-sized businesses, plus what these valuations mean for investors.
Search Fund vs. Private Equity vs. SMB Acquisition Fund — What's the Difference?
What's the difference between a search fund, private equity, and an SMB acquisition fund? A plain-English breakdown for investors and business owners exploring their options.
What Family Offices Need to Know About SMB Acquisition Investing
A practical guide for family offices evaluating small business acquisition funds — covering deal flow, hold periods, distributions, co-investment rights, and due diligence.
How Millennials Drive SMB Market Demand
Millennials are reshaping the small business market by buying established companies rather than starting from scratch. With Baby Boomers retiring and leaving behind $10 trillion in business assets, Millennials now make up 64% of business buyers.
NYU Stern suggests oversight for Private Equity in healthcare
NYU Stern calls for tighter regulation of private equity in healthcare after links to closures, staffing cuts and bankruptcies.