Automotive Companies Face Pressures, but the Aftermarket is Primed for Growth
Unpacking the Trends Driving Automotive and Aftermarket Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) M&A in the automotive industry is facing pressures from multiple angles. Most recently, the Trump Administration placed a 25% tariff on auto parts, on top of its already-active 25%…
Portage Point Ranks on the 2025 Inc. 5000
2025 marks the fifth consecutive year that Portage Point has been recognized on the list of the fastest-growing private companies in America NEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business…
Consumer Sector in Flux – Insights on Tariffs, Inflation, Influencer Brands and the 2025 M&A Outlook
Q&A with Consumer Investment Banking Experts, Tosh Dhanalal and Peter Mangan WHAT IS KEEPING CONSUMER-FOCUSED PRIVATE EQUITY (PE) INVESTORS UP AT NIGHT Tariffs enacted by the Trump Administration in recent months have introduced material uncertainty for companies across the consumer…
Portage Point Partners advises Loris AI on its sale to Contentsquare
Contentsquare enters definitive agreement to acquire Loris AI ABOUT LORIS Loris AI helps customer-obsessed brands turn everyday support conversations into better decisions. Proven on more than half a billion interactions, Loris’ proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models uncover the reasons customers reach…
The Evolving Role of the CFO – Building Strategic Value in a Challenging Market
Q&A with Office of the CFO (OCFO) Practice Lead Barclay Stanton What makes OCFO particularly important in the current business environment The Office of the CFO (OCFO) has never been more critical, especially in the middle market, where businesses are…
Portage Point Partners Adds Robert Albergotti as Managing Director to Turnaround & Restructuring Services Practice
Portage Point Partners, a blue chip advisory, consulting, interim management and financial services firm focused on the middle market, is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Albergotti as Managing Director to the Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS) practice. Rob…
CFO Leadership | Big, Beautiful Tax Changes: Reaping the Benefits
Matthew Friedman shared insights with CFO Leadership on the tax implications of HR 1, otherwise known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. The article notes that that while the law will add $3.4 trillion in debt to the US balance…
Why State and Local Tax Due Diligence is Essential for Software-as-a-Service Investments
Outlining common pitfalls and due diligence best practices Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies sit at the intersection of rapid growth and regulatory ambiguity, particularly when it comes to state and local tax (SALT) compliance. Their virtual-first business models often obscure traditional indicators…
