62 | 🔥 The Shocking Truth About 2025 M&A: Why Most Deals Will Fail 🚨 with Michael Frankel (Trajectory Capital) | Part 1

Michael Frankel, founder and managing partner of Trajectory Capital, returns to Good Revenue to discuss the current state of M&A and predictions for 2025 in the 2nd of a 2-part episode.In this episode of Good Revenue, host Neeta Bidwai and Michael cover:• The impact of current market conditions on strategic M&A decisions• How AI and new technologies are influencing business strategies• The role of antitrust regulation and its limited effect on the M&A market• Differences between private equity and strategic buyers in the middle market• The significance of value creation in private equity and venture capital• Forecasts for industry sectors facing technological disruptions and regulatory changesMichael's insights offer a detailed roadmap for business leaders and investors to navigate the evolving economic and technological landscape. Tune in for a nuanced understanding of key strategies and market dynamics in the coming years._Where to find Michael:https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankelmichael/ Where to find Neeta:https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/Where to find Good Revenue:https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue_Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Interview Overview00:13 Market Impact on Strategics01:04 M&A Strategies and Industry Sectors01:55 AI and Technology Investments06:41 Antitrust and Regulation Effects11:22 Private Equity vs. Strategic Buyers19:24 Value Creation in PE and VC28:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts_Referenced:• Trajectory Capital: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trajectory-capital/ • BCG Report: https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/mergers-acquisitions-transactions-pmi/mergers-acquisitions-activity-by-year• Prior episode of Good Revenue: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/24-mastering-m-a-with-michael-frankel-trajectory/id1707461473?i=1000648176675FOLLOW GOOD REVENUE ON YOUTUBE! Or wherever you get your podcasts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrhuWbpYnUwrR75H2Ip4yQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44me6PABSQ0k0GfphM70auApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-revenue/id1707461473 Web: https://goodrevenue.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.