After weeks of preparation and analysis in Phase 1, the second phase of selling your company marks a pivotal shift: going to market. This is where strategy meets execution—and where momentum begins to build. At…

Selling a company isn’t a moment—it’s a process. And like any high-stakes transaction, success depends heavily on preparation. At Colonnade Advisors, we’ve seen time and again that the most successful outcomes start with a rigorous…

As digital infrastructure becomes integral to business operations, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a critical factor in enterprise value, operational continuity, and M&A transaction success. Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting…

KPMG Canada just acquired LlamaZOO, a 3D geospatial data platform enabling digital twin visualizations for natural resource projects. Why does this matter? Because strategic buyers—and financial sponsors—are actively hunting for assets in the digital twin…

40% of insurance agency principals are over age 60. 20% are over 65. And 75% of those planning to retire within 5 years have no formal succession plan. This generational transition is one of the…