ANALYSIS
The Mid-Market M&A Wave Is Being Run by Operators, Not Bankers
Search funds and operator-led rollups are outbidding PE in the $5–50M bracket — with better stories and cheaper debt.
BY GENIUS NEWS 24 EDITORIAL TEAM · JUL 6, 2026 · 6 MIN
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Search funds and operator-led rollups are outbidding PE in the $5–50M bracket — with better stories and cheaper debt.
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