US M&A Activity Accelerated Through H1 2026 US M&A activity gained momentum through the first half of 2026 despite renewed inflationary pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and a more volatile interest rate outlook. Announced US M&A volume reached approximately $1.7 trillion, +72% year-over-year , putting activity on pace to exceed 2025 levels. M&A volumes were driven by…
Listen & Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Financial Institutions Partner Tannon Krumpelman and Technology Managing Director James Butcher join M&A Director Chris Moynihan for a mid-year M&A cross-sector outlook. They discuss the divergence between headline-making deal value and mid-market volumes, the evolving impact of AI on transaction dynamics, and…
US M&A Activity Accelerated Through H1 2026 US M&A activity gained momentum through the first half of 2026 despite renewed inflationary pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and a more volatile interest rate outlook. Announced US M&A volume reached approximately $1.7 trillion, +72% year-over-year , putting activity on pace to exceed 2025 levels. M&A volumes were driven by…
Listen & Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Financial Institutions Partner Tannon Krumpelman and Technology Managing Director James Butcher join M&A Director Chris Moynihan for a mid-year M&A cross-sector outlook. They discuss the divergence between headline-making deal value and mid-market volumes, the evolving impact of AI on transaction dynamics, and…
The Liquidity Reset Private equity is operating in a new reality. Longer hold periods, slower distributions, fundraising consolidation, and evolving liquidity solutions are reshaping the industry. Explore the trends defining today’s market and what they signal for sponsors, investors, and deal activity in our Business Services group’s latest report. Liquidity Constraints Persist Portfolio company hold…
Solomon’s Energy Transition team is pleased to share their North America Energy Transition Market Update, providing a snapshot of key developments across the sector. Our monthly report includes: Recent clean energy and conventional power transactions Updates on the US M&A and debt markets Regional pricing trends for power and natural gas Current trading levels for…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper Successful investment banking rests on judgment, execution, and client relationships. AI will not change these intrinsic human capabilities, yet it represents far more than another productivity tool. It is a sea change in how banking work gets done – and, just as importantly, in how the next…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Following the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, I spoke with Solomon’s Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman about the event, including the firm’s first Cannes summit convening senior executives for candid conversations, curated meetings, and networking. Mark, Solomon has attended Cannes Lions…
Improving Economic Fundamentals Support Continued Deal Activity Access our in-depth Q2 2026 report from our Industrials team, which provides an analysis of the Aerospace & Defense and Mission-Critical Industrials sectors, including: M&A market outlook Key themes across core sectors Deal activity highlights
Market Forces Shaping Space M&A Activity The space sector continues to experience strong momentum, driven by increasing government investment, growing commercial adoption, advances in connectivity and data infrastructure, and accelerating innovation across the ecosystem. Our Industrials team examines the trends, technologies, and market participants shaping the future of the sector, including: US and allied investment…
By Solange Velazquez , Managing Director, Transportation Technology Parking is easy to overlook — until it fails: A delivery driver circles the block as traffic backs up. A garage sits half-empty while nearby retailers lose customers. A rideshare pickup competes with a bike lane, a loading zone, and a parent trying to get children safely…
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects , Solomon Partners Co-Head of Consumer Retail Group Jeff Derman joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how continuous disruption has reshaped the consumer retail sector and what separates today’s winners from the rest. They explore the importance of scale, operational agility, and disciplined strategy as…
Solomon’s Energy Transition team is pleased to share their North America Energy Transition Market Update, providing a snapshot of key developments across the sector. Our monthly report includes: Recent clean energy and conventional power transactions Updates on the US M&A and debt markets Regional pricing trends for power and natural gas Current trading levels for…
For anti-money laundering and know your customer systems, durable advantage will come from cleaner data, stronger feedback loops and better governance By Craig Muir , Ian O’Neal , and Brendan Kirk Solomon Partners Technology Group Artificial intelligence is reshaping AML and KYC, but the center of value is shifting in a way that is still…
