June 18,2019

John Bates

The latest issue of Executive Perspective features John Bates, Partner and Founder of Potomac Equity Partners, an investment management firm based in Washington D.C. Bates shares how his background in M&A influenced the company vision when founding Potomac Equity, and how that led him to source and build value through numerous strategic investments in IT companies over the past 25+ years. He also shares Potomac’s differentiated business model, including its funding sources, view on board control, its light leverage model and the process behind one of Potomac’s most valuable transactions.

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09 May 2023

DynamicsCon LIVE Conference Information

martinwolf will be attending the DynamicsCon LIVE conference in Scottsdale May 22-25. Book a confidential one-on-one meeting with Michael Rosholt to learn about market trends, current valuations, and how to prepare for a sale. DynamicsCon attendees are also eligible for a complementary M&A Readiness Scorecard from martinwolf. Contact Michael Rosholt at mrosholt@martinwolf.com to...

22 Feb 2023

How Microsoft Channel Partners Can Command High Valuations

In today’s rapidly changing ecosystem, simple organic growth doesn’t give Microsoft Channel Partners long-term competitive advantage. During the last five years, Microsoft Channel Partners have commanded high valuations due to strong and sustainable business models, as well as a track record of profitability. Most were small mid-market businesses that had to decide to be...

31 Jan 2023

Rising Interest Rates Chill Private Equity Pace

After a year of strength on the private equity front, 2022 is now in the rearview mirror and industry professionals anticipate a downgrade in performance for the coming year. Despite the fluctuations of the past few years, private equity has withstood the challenges relatively well. However, in certain areas such as exit activity and...