sc0red Insights

The world of M&A is changing! sc0red Insights provides expert analyses and practical advice to navigate the mergers and acquisitions landscape in the AI era. Check in regularly to access cutting-edge knowledge from our team of industry experts and stay ahead of the curve.

AI Without Strategy: Why the Hardest Part of an AI Initiative Is Knowing What to Accelerate

95% of enterprise AI pilots deliver no measurable P&L impact. The problem isn't the technology—it's the lack of strategic clarity. Learn why the companies winning with AI are the ones that know exactly what they're accelerating.

By Zack Walmer on 4/25/2026
From Screening to Conviction: The Missing Middle in Modern M&A

Most M&A teams don't struggle to find targets—they struggle to build conviction. Explore the missing middle between screening and diligence where deals quietly succeed or fail.

By Zack Walmer on 1/27/2026
Why Finding Right-Fit Add-On Targets Is Harder Than Ever for PE Firms, and Why the Database Era Is Over

Private Equity firms face unprecedented challenges in identifying right-fit add-on targets. Learn why the database era is ending and how generative, thesis-driven sourcing is transforming M&A.

By Zack Walmer on 12/1/2025
How AI Is Transforming Corporate Development (Without Replacing Strategy)

AI is reshaping Corporate Development, and tools like sc0red help deal teams translate corporate strategy into focused searches for the right targets.

By Zack Walmer on 11/25/2025
Navigating the M&A Technology Landscape

This article helps the reader understand the current landscape of M&A technologies and where/how to use them.

By Zack Walmer & James Menapace on 4/30/2025
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Mid-Market Acquisition Target Sourcing

Your team has spent months vetting an acquisition target. Now, the deal is on the verge of collapse. How do you avoid this scenario?

By Zack Walmer on 2/6/2025