AI dominated every stage at SuperReturn this June. But for a EUR 5–20M business — and the investors backing it — the real question isn’t whether to use AI, but where it turns into marginand growth. An operator-led, vendor-neutral read.

Why Leadership Communication determines M&A Outcomes.

At First Glance, A 350‑year‑old Violin And Small Mid-cap Private Equity appear to have little in common. Yet at Novastone Partners’ recent Private Equity Apéro at the Zürcher Yacht Club, that connection became unmistakably clear.

Novastone’s strategic evolution, leadership, and the advantages of its Operator-Led Buyout model.

In SME succession, leadership can define the success of the entire transition.
Exceptional successor CEOs combine entrepreneurial ambition, operational rigor, and the ability to build trust across stakeholders.

SME Succession is becoming a structural challenge. And why early movers are best positioned.