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A Dealmaking Window, on a Political Clock

May 12, 2026

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3 min read

A Dealmaking Window, on a Political Clock

The conditions that reopened the M&A market are conditional. For lower- and middle-market scale-ups, the clock is shorter than the headlines suggest.

Tom Schapira
Tom Schapira

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First out the door, or the last one standing

Apr 24, 2026

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2 min read

First out the door, or the last one standing

Reflections from a busy month on the road — and why the window ahead rewards the relationships you built before you needed them

Tom Schapira
Tom Schapira

strategic exits

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The 72-hour playbook for unsolicited acquisition inquiries

Feb 20, 2026

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5 min read

The 72-hour playbook for unsolicited acquisition inquiries

Every so often, an unexpected ‘we’d like to acquire you’ message shows up. Here’s how I keep it from becoming a distraction—or a data leak

Tom Schapira
Tom Schapira

strategic exits

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ICE 2026: Signals from the Payments Floor

Jan 23, 2026

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5 min read

ICE 2026: Signals from the Payments Floor

Less speculation. More structure. Clearer outcomes

Tom Schapira
Tom Schapira

strategic exits

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Preparing for a 2026 Exit

Jan 9, 2026

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6 min read

Preparing for a 2026 Exit

Why buyer confidence is built long before diligence begins

Tom Schapira
Tom Schapira
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