Listen & Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how higher financing costs, increased uncertainty, and greater board scrutiny are shaping the M&A market as 2026 draws to a close. They explore why strategic…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Following Solomon’s Financial Institutions Leadership Forum this month, I spoke with Arik Rashkes who joined Solomon Partners less than two years ago to establish our Financial Institutions Group. We discussed the outlook for M&A in the financial services sector, how higher rates are influencing transaction…
Listen & Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Healthcare Managing Director Eric Bormel joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss the continued evolution of digital health and consumer healthtech sectors and the forces creating opportunities for investors and strategic acquirers. They explore rising consumer expectations, the importance of pairing impact…
The Growing Value of Real-World Attention Why Out of Home Media Is More Valuable in the AI Era Out of home (OOH) media, including billboards, transit media, digital displays and place-based advertising, is becoming increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes how consumers discover products, evaluate brands and make purchasing decisions. The power of OOH is…
From Bottleneck to Business Model: How Data Center Constraints Are Driving Innovation and Fueling M&A By Joseph Watson , Managing Director, Technology Artificial intelligence is driving a surge in demand for data center capacity but building that capacity has become increasingly challenging. New projects depend not only on capital, but also on access to power,…
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Out of Home Advertising Association of America CEO Anna Bager joins Solomon Partners Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman and Director Christian Bermel to discuss the powerful forces converging around out of home (OOH) media, from increased measurement to AI enhancement and new creative capabilities.…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Scott Moses , Head of our Grocery, Pharmacy & Restaurants practice, has been advising supermarket grocers for more than 25 years. He shares his perspective on grocery M&A, the impact of global competitors, and why scale has become essential to competing against the world’s largest…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Michael Sellinger joined Solomon Partners this spring as a Partner in our Capital Advisory Group, bringing deep restructuring experience and a pragmatic perspective on how companies and stakeholders navigate periods of financial stress. We discussed what he is seeing in the bond and loan markets,…
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…
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…
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…
