Most Private Companies Aren't Ready for the Capital Event They're About to Have I talk to a lot of mid-market CEOs who are planning their next move — an acquisition, a growth capital raise, a debt facility to fund expansion. The ambition is there. The readiness usually isn't. Capstone's 2025 survey found 57.4% of mid-market owners completed at least one capital markets transaction in the past year — up 13.3%. JPMorgan reports 39% of mid-market leaders are pursuing M&A as a 20
Most lower mid-market companies don't have governance structures equipped to engage with the level of complexity....At Stratwell, we believe the mid-market governance gap is one of the most underaddressed risks in this segment. Not because these companies need Fortune 500 structures — but because enterprise-altering decisions deserve independent perspective and structured accountability.
The founder succession crisis is the most predictable — and most ignored — threat in the AEC industry. Here's what the data says, and what the best firms are doing about it. STRATWELL takes a deep dive into the situation and presents advice to CEOs, boards and key leadership on how to navigate change this unique leadership change.
