Originally from Atlanta, GA, Greyson Tavolacci relocated to Raleigh, NC in 2005. Beginning his professional career in commercial real estate brokerage, Greyson assisted in guiding business owners through leasing, acquisition, and asset disposition. His team orchestrated transactions totaling $6B+ in volume. Evolving his career trajectory, Greyson transitioned into Mergers & Acquisitions – Investment Banking. Here,…

Brendon has supported the strategic and growth goals of mid-market business owners for more than 20 years. A former executive at firms in the staffing, consulting, marketing services and software sectors, Brendon possesses a nuanced understanding of the trends, business models and buyer landscapes in these markets. As such he will be working closely with…

In the past two years, we saw a peak in valuations and deal volumes in the market, creating a seller’s market where deal terms were favorable.
As we move into 2023, the macro-economic picture remains relatively strong, but interest rate increases and global events may create uncertainty. Buyers, especially private equity firms, are still actively seeking acquisitions, with a focus on quality companies that will do well in any economic environment.

M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for small businesses being sold with values $0-$2MM and the lower middle market (values $2MM -$50MM). The national survey was conducted with the intent of providing a valuable resource to business owners and their advisors. The IBBA and M&A…