“Preparing Your Business for Sale Through Systems” | Systems Simplified Podcast Featuring Channing Hamlet
Channing Hamlet recently joined an episode of the Systems Simplified podcast as a guest expert. In this episode “Preparing Your Business for Sale Through Systems with Channing Hamlet,” Channing breaks down the key factors needed for a business to be sold at a premium. Listen to the Full Episode on Apple Podcasts Listen to […]
Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation Named Best Middle-Market Sell-Side Investment Bank West Coast 2026
Los Angeles, CA – January 7, 2026 – Objective Investment Banking & Valuation is pleased to announce that it has been named Best Middle-Market Sell-Side Investment Bank – West Coast 2026 by Finance World Review. The recognition is part of the Finance World Review Awards 2026 program, which celebrate outstanding achievement and leadership across the […]
Aerospace & Defense Industry Report | Q3 2025
In this M&A Industry Report, we explore the M&A activity and projections for the Aerospace & Defense area within the M&D industry. Our Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Group experts share their insights on the current state of the Aerospace & Defense M&A market and look at the factors influencing the broader M&D industry. Select Insights: Sustained A&D […]
“How to Build a Company Buyers Actually Want to Buy” | This is M&A Podcast Featuring Jordi Pujol
Jordi Pujol, Managing Director and leader of the Valuation Advisory Services Group, recently joined an episode of the This is M&A podcast as a guest expert. In this episode “How to Build a Company Buyers Actually Want to Buy,” Jordi explores the following and more: The operational and financial attributes buyers prioritize How valuation influences […]
Benchmarking Churn vs Sales Growth vs Enterprise Value: What PropTech Founders Need to Know Before Selling
The New Mandate: Revenue Durability Over User Growth The SaaS landscape has shifted and it’s especially true for Proptech. Where the market once rewarded rapid expansion, today’s financial and strategic acquirers reward efficiency, predictability, and the ability to retain customers through market cycles. In 2025, customer retention is not just proof of product-market fit, it […]
Strategic vs. Private Equity Buyers: Who Is the Right Partner for Your Pharma Services Company?
Companies across the clinical research ecosystem, including CROs, clinical research sites and site networks, site management organizations (SMOs), and patient recruitment and enrollment providers, continue to attract significant interest from both strategic acquirers and private equity investors. As clinical trial volume grows and the need for efficient patient access intensifies, well operated research organizations have […]
Objective Valuation Advisory Expands Nationally Under New Leadership
Jordi Pujol, CFA appointed to lead Objective’s Valuation Advisory Group, driving nationwide growth and strengthening partnerships with financial and M&A professionals across the U.S. LOS ANGELES, November 06, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”), a leading middle-market investment banking and valuation firm, today announced the national expansion of its Valuation Advisory Group under the […]
When Unsolicited Interest Comes Knocking: How ConTech SaaS Founders Should Respond
The Rise of Unsolicited Offers in ConTech SaaS If you’re a ConTech SaaS founder, you’re already seeing it: unsolicited emails from strategics and private equity buyers who “just want to have a conversation.” These aren’t random. The built environment is digitizing fast, and your platform’s data, integrations, or user stickiness may fill a strategic gap in a buyer’s product roadmap. But […]
Technology Industry Report | H1 2025
The Great Tech Rebound: AI, Cybersecurity, and Vertical SaaS Redefine Software M&A In this Technology M&A Industry Report, we explore the M&A activity from H1 2025 across our select areas of expertise within the Technology industry. Our Technology Practice Group experts share their insights on the current state of the Tech M&A market and look […]
Objective Advises ANA Global in Sale to Gainline, Unlocking Cost and Supply Chain Advantages Through Mexico Operations
Strategic Acquisition of ANA Global Highlights Growing Nearshoring Opportunities for Manufacturers San Diego, CA – October 14, 2025 – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”), an award-winning middle-market investment banking and valuation firm, is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to ANA Global, LLC (“ANA” or the “Company”), a leading […]