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Private Company Outlook
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Basil Hamadeh, CEO•
November 11, 2025

Private Company Outlook 2026 - How Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Business Strategy

How are private companies adapting to the new policy environment? Our latest analysis reveals major strategic shifts across manufacturing, energy, automotive, and infrastructure sectors as businesses recalibrate for 2026. From reshoring initiatives to supply chain reconfigurations, private companies in the $10M-$100M range are making aggressive moves. Discover which sectors show the strongest outlook and what investors are watching.

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Private Company Valuation Formulas
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Basil Hamadeh, CEO•
October 23, 2025

The Complete Guide to Private Company Valuation-Methods, Formulas and Practical Insights

Valuing a private company is part science, part art—and always a challenge. Unlike public firms with transparent financials and liquid markets, private businesses operate behind limited disclosure and illiquid transactions. This article explores the three core valuation approaches—revenue multiples, EBITDA multiples, and discounted cash flow (DCF)—while highlighting industry-specific nuances, practical data-gathering strategies, and shortcuts professionals use when reliable numbers are scarce. Whether you’re a business owner preparing for an exit, an advisor seeking to benchmark value, or an investor evaluating opportunities, this guide provides a clear framework to navigate the complexities of private company valuation and arrive at defensible, real-world estimates.

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Underhyped AI applications
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Basil Hamadeh, CEO•
July 26, 2025

Five Underhyped AI Applications Driving Private Company Valuations Higher

While headlines focus on generative AI chatbots and autonomous vehicles, some of the most valuable AI applications are quietly transforming businesses behind the scenes. These underhyped use cases are driving significant revenue growth and private company valuation increases across industries, yet they rarely capture public attention. For investors and analysts conducting private company valuation assessments, understanding these applications provides crucial industry insights into where real AI value creation is occurring.

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Private Equity AI Playbook - Fortifying Portfolios in a Tech-Driven Market

The private equity landscape has fundamentally shifted in the past 24 months. As artificial intelligence reshapes entire industries and new technologies emerge at breakneck speed, private equity firms are completely rethinking their approach to deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio construction. The traditional playbook of identifying stable, cash-flowing businesses for operational improvements now requires a sophisticated understanding of technological disruption, AI integration potential, and future-proofing strategies.

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Clarity in the Chaos: Why Private Manufacturers Are the Ones to Watch

Let’s be honest: when most people hear about “economic uncertainty,” they think the worst — markets stalling, trade tensions escalating, and businesses retreating to safety mode. But in our private company database, we’re seeing a very different story unfold. While the headlines swirl with warnings — tariffs, AI disruption, Middle East instability, and shifting global alliances — a quieter transformation is taking root here at home: the revival of American manufacturing.

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