Compare the 18 largest VC firms in 2026 by AUM, stage, and sector. Insight Partners and a16z lead at $90B each: see the full ranking with stage and check size.

Every IPO is a deal that did not sell. Track 2026's upcoming and recent IPOs, the dual-track playbook and the board framework for choosing IPO or M&A.

Learn how to perform manufacturing due diligence, including key steps, checklist items, and risks. Evaluate operations, supply chain, and compliance before closing a deal.

In this article, we look at how to successfully implement good HR due diligence to ensure that your company unlocks the value of the human capital belonging to the target company.

In the context of startups, due diligence refers to the audit of the company carried out by angel and VC investors before deciding whether to invest or not. Hence, good due diligence practice is vital to the ability of any startup which is fundraising.

In this article, we look at how to conduct tax due diligence, as well as providing a checklist of the items that require attention to ensure this part of your company’s due diligence process passes successfully.

In the complex realm of mergers, retained earnings take on an even more critical role. Their assessment can influence the overall deal structure, purchase price, and post-merger integration strategy.

A vertical merger is one form of transaction that holds a lot of strategic value for companies looking to grow their presence in the marketplace. But what is a vertical merger and how do companies decide to conduct these unique transactions? In this article, we explain what vertical mergers entails and provide you with a few examples.

In this article, we look at how to conduct IT due diligence, as well as providing a checklist of the items that require attention to ensure this part of your company’s due diligence process passes successfully.

Despite most of the global economy grinding to a halt for most of 2020, global deal-making continued unabashed. Despite most investment bankers working remotely, & most buyers being unable to visit target companies in person, global deal volume was only down 6% from 2019. In this article, we look at the 10 most powerful M&A firms in the world.

Explore the benefits, challenges, and future of AI due diligence in streamlining M&A, compliance, and risk analysis.