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How corporate development teams build a scalable deal origination engine
Systematic deal origination separates high-performing M&A teams from reactive ones. Here is how mid-market PE and corp dev teams build a repeatable sourcing process, and what tools make it work.
M&A target screening: how the best deal teams build better longlists faster
Target screening is where most M&A processes win or lose time. This is a breakdown of what a modern screening tool needs to deliver, and how leading teams are doing it today.
Why ChatGPT is not the right tool for M&A longlists
General-purpose AI tools have real limits when it comes to M&A longlist work. No registry data, no financials, no hidden gems. Here is what actually matters and what a better approach looks like.
Business analysis
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Company benchmarking tools for M&A: a practical breakdown and what to look for
Benchmarking a company against the right peers is one of the most time-intensive steps in any deal process. Here is what a serious benchmarking tool needs to deliver, and what sets the best apart.
EU AI Act compliance for audit firms: what the documentation requirements actually mean
The EU AI Act is in force. For audit and valuation teams using AI, the documentation, reproducibility, and human oversight obligations are already creating real compliance exposure.
Cost of capital under IDW S 1 and KFS/BW 1: why your beta factor needs a paper trail
Germany's IDW S 1 and Austria's KFS/BW 1 were both rewritten in 2026, tightening the rules on cost of capital. Here is what changes for beta factors, peer groups, and audit trails.
Market analysis
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Why on-demand market analysis is replacing static industry reports
Standard industry reports are built on old data and rigid sector codes. Here is what that means for decisions that cannot wait, and what a more precise alternative looks like.
Industry insights
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AI in M&A is moving from experiment to standard practice: what that means for deal teams
McKinsey research shows AI is cutting M&A costs by 20% and deal cycles by up to 50%. But generic tools have limits. Here is where AI creates value in transactions and where it still falls short.
M&A software with AI integration: what to look for and how leading teams use it
The M&A software landscape has changed. AI integration is now table stakes, but what it actually delivers varies widely. Here is a practical breakdown of what matters and what does not.
AI tools in M&A: what actually works, and where generic AI falls short
ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude: every M&A team is experimenting with AI tools right now. Here is an honest look at what each can do, where the limits are, and when you need something purpose-built.
Events & Webinars
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StrategyBridgeAI at the International Restructuring Symposium 2026 in Kufstein: meet us there
Meet StrategyBridgeAI at the International Restructuring Symposium 2026 in Kufstein and discover how AI accelerates financial analysis, due diligence, and restructuring workflows.
StrategyBridgeAI at the Merger Integration Management Forum 2026: meet us there
StrategyBridgeAI is heading to the Merger Integration Management Forum 2026 to discuss how AI is helping M&A teams accelerate integration planning and post-merger execution.
StrategyBridgeAI at Private Equity Insights UK 2026 in London: meet us there
StrategyBridgeAI is heading to Private Equity Insights UK 2026 in London on 6 October. If you are attending, come find Deniz and the team. We would love to connect.
Company News
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StrategyBridgeAI's biggest platform update yet: deeper analysis, better decisions
Our largest platform update is live. New features for buy-side, sell-side, and due diligence workflows, available now.
"All In" - What Building StrategyBridgeAI Really Looks Like
Deniz Schütz, CEO of StrategyBridgeAI, on leaving investment banking, bootstrapping without a safety net, and the real story behind building an AI startup.
StrategyBridgeAI wins double at FinTraWorld 2026: Best solution in corporate banking and overall winner
At FinTraWorld 2026 in Cologne, StrategyBridgeAI picked up two awards: Best Solution in Corporate Banking and Best Solution Overall, recognised with the LBBW Prize.