The Rise of Private Wealth in M&A - And How to Position Yourself

​CF_Div_Sweeps & Hult International Business School:

​In today’s ever-changing financial landscape, the role of private wealth in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has become increasingly prominent. There has been a paradigm shift both in terms of cheques written by sovereign wealth funds and family offices, but also the encroachment of PE into new asset classes ranging from Football Clubs to Accounting Partnerships.

​As professionals we cover both the Deal Sourcing and Structuring side and the Banking/Accessing these pools of capital. We will use our full spectrum insight to shed light on this evolving paradigm and, once laying out the landscape, will offer insights into strategic positioning for your aspiring finance leaders of tomorrow.

​Our presentation will delve into the following key areas:

​Understanding the Landscape:

​We will provide an overview of the current capital placement trends and drivers fuelling the surge of private wealth participation in M&A, including the rise of family offices, private equity funds, and UHNWs.

​We will break down the differences between all these entities and their respective roles.

​Navigating Opportunities and Challenges:

​We will explore the benefits and disadvantages, from multiple perspectives, of this shift. In this, we will also cover how it has affected listed equity market dynamics.

​Strategic Positioning:

​Drawing from our combined expertise, we will offer insights and strategies on how MBA and MFin students can position themselves effectively for life post-education. The first move matters most!

​Interactive Discussion and Q&A:

​We envision an interactive session where students can engage with us, ask questions, practice networking, and foster meaningful dialogue around the presented topics.