AM&AA Edge Series
Join the AM&AA Edge Webinar Series for timely, expert-led virtual education designed for M&A professionals. Each session explores relevant trends, practical strategies, and key issues shaping the middle market, helping you stay informed, sharpen your expertise, and gain insights you can apply right away.
September 2026 | The State of PE Deal Flow and Real-World AI Lessons Learned
Private equity deal activity continues to change as firms hold investments longer and complete fewer exits. These shifts can affect how M&A professionals evaluate the market, advise clients, and plan for future opportunities.
This webinar will review two decades of private equity market data, including changes in holding periods, differences across industries, and what investment-to-exit ratios can tell us about the current market.
Andy Jones will also share an honest look at Private Equity Info’s experience using AI. He will discuss where it has been useful, where it has not worked as expected, and what firms should consider before using AI in their own work.
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of current private equity market trends and practical lessons they can apply when considering AI for their firms.
What You’ll Learn
- Current trends in private equity holding periods
- How holding periods differ by industry
- What investment-to-exit ratios show about the market
- What longer holding periods may mean for deal professionals
- Where AI has been useful for Private Equity Info
- Where AI has fallen short
- What to consider before using AI within your firm
Why Attend Live
- Review two decades of private equity market data
- Learn more about current deal flow and exit trends
- Hear honest lessons from a real AI implementation
- Learn what worked and what did not
- Participate in a live Q&A with Andy Jones
- Ask questions related to your firm, clients, or work
- Earn 1.0 CPE credit in Specialized Knowledge, subject to participation requirements