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Insights for the lower middle market

Articles, reports, and free tools covering valuation, deal trends, and how transactions get done in the private markets.

Guide

The Exit Playbook

A step-by-step framework for preparing your business to sell — and avoiding the most common mistakes owners make.

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Data

EBITDA Multiples by Industry

Current valuation benchmarks across every vertical we serve, with the factors driving each range.

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Report

Quarterly Deal Flow Trends

What's moving in lower-middle-market M&A — volume, structure, and sector shifts.

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Article

How to Hire an M&A Advisor

The questions to ask, the fee structures to understand, and the red flags to watch for.

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Tool

Valuation Calculator

A 60-second, industry-based estimate of what your company could be worth.

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Rankings

Top Advisors by Industry

League tables of the most active lower-middle-market advisors, ranked quarterly.

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Newsletter

Get the weekly market brief

A short, useful read on private capital markets — deal trends, valuation data, and lessons from recent closes. No spam, ever.

FAQ

Common questions

What size companies does Gravity serve?
Gravity focuses on the lower middle market: US and Canada based businesses with roughly $2M–$200M in revenue and $250K–$20M in EBITDA, across M&A, debt, minority equity, and co-investment.
Is anything listed publicly?
No. There are no public listings and no open deal searching. The sell-side controls exactly who sees a deal and when.
Who can join?
Financial investors, corporate acquirers, M&A advisors and investment banks, and business owners preparing for a transaction.
How does matching work?
Buyers describe their criteria; advisors enter deals privately; our engine recommends matching parties ranked by relevance, and the advisor chooses who to engage.

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