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Each month, SWE spotlights one of our 22 Affinity Groups (AGs). As part of their spotlight month, the Mid-Career Professionals AG shares their AG’s background, goals, and how to get involved.
Global PE M&A dropped by 171 transactions in Q1 2026, but the aggregate dollar figure climbed. The 171 missing deals are the real story — and they reveal a mid-market under structural pressure.