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
Shantini Munthree
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