AI is no longer experimental. Deal teams are using it to source targets faster, analyze opportunities more efficiently, and focus on the decisions that drive successful transactions.
This report draws on a survey of 100+ M&A professionals and in-depth interviews with investors, advisors, corporate development leaders, and founders to reveal how AI is transforming both the M&A process and the role of dealmakers.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Where AI delivers measurable impact across the deal lifecycle
- How AI adoption varies by region, sector, and deal type
- How leading teams adopt AI without compromising data security
- The skills and capabilities that will define tomorrow’s dealmakers
Expert insights from M&A leaders:
- Sabine Schilg – VP of Corporate Development at Ideals
- Bethany Winsby – Senior Consultant, Deal Origination at Deloitte
- Niko Nalli – Co-founder and CEO of Comparables.ai
- Emre Ertürk – Associate Director at Odin Financial
- Marta Vizcaíno Martín – CEO of TetraxAI
- Neal Monga – Principal at NMS Capital
- Adam Carte – Co-founder of Fairlead Advisors
- Nataliya Nagorna – Senior Product Manager at Ideals
- Dragan Minic – Senior Product Manager at Ideals
