Quick observation from recent conversations.
February 18, 2026
by a searcher from University of East London in London, UK
Most lower mid market deals do not die because of quality. They die because the sponsor accepts the first version of the capital stack.
Seller finance is negotiable.
Equity dilution is negotiable.
Pref terms are negotiable.
But only if someone is thinking about structure early enough.
If you have something live and the economics feel off, I am open to reviewing it quietly. No broad syndication.