Jaime Forsyth, Partner and Head of the Investment Team at Monomoy, was featured in the May/June 2025 issue of Mergers & Acquisitions magazine, discussing how advanced data tools and a more refined investment lens are reshaping the dealmaking process.

In the Dealmakers on Dealmaking special report, Jaime details how investment analysis has evolved throughout her 18-year career:

“Monomoy has shifted from running a traditional recession case to a more nuanced cycle case. This shift pushes us to assess the impacts of an evolving macroeconomy and evaluate how the risks specific to any given business might impact cash flow and key credit metrics in a contractionary setting.”

On the leadership front, Jaime provides candid insight into what she considers her most significant challenge: “As head of the investment team, I find managing high-performing people to be a greater challenge with less predictability in data. We have incredible talent on my team that comes with a range of strengths, interests and motivating factors.” Jaime elaborated, “Providing the feedback, training, mentorship and support to guide deal leads towards making good investment decisions while achieving their personal and professional goals is very nuanced. That said, it’s also one of the most rewarding aspects of my role. Seeing our team grow, challenge themselves and stay committed for the long haul is a testament to the culture we’ve built together.”

The comprehensive article explores several themes relevant to today’s dealmaking environment:

• The transformation of investment analysis methodologies in response to complex market cycles
• Integration of data analytics tools to enhance portfolio company performance
• Leadership challenges in managing diverse, high-performing investment teams
• The balance between technological advancement and human relationship-building in M&A
• Future trends in dealmaking efficiency through AI and advanced analytics

To read the full article, visit Mergers & Acquisitions here.