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ShadowHornet Research: Transforming Complex Data into Competitive Advantage

Top private equity firms, corporate leaders, and policymakers trust our proprietary research process to navigate high-stakes investments, M&A, and policy decisions. Our insights have shaped strategies at leading PE firms, influenced policy at the highest levels—including The White House and the U.S. Departments of Labor and Agriculture—and provided clarity in complex, rapidly evolving markets.

 

Since 2011 (formerly KeyOak Advisors), ShadowHornet has been an intelligence partner of choice for decision-makers tackling broadband policy, rural development, AI’s impact on energy grids, Latin American geopolitics, and the shifting economics of U.S. tech labor. When the stakes are high, we deliver the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

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Explore our Knowledgebase archive below for a glimpse into the depth and precision of our research—because better intelligence drives better outcomes.

Featured Resources

2025 Investment Capital and Mergers & Acquisitions Guide for Small, Midsized, and Family Businesses

Revealing the Secrets of Investment Capital and Mergers & Acquisitions for Small and Mid-sized Businesses

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The M&A outlook for 2025 has taken a decided uptick since November's election, as key policy and regulatory risks have dissipated. Gone are fears of punitive tax policy on unrealized gains, enhanced regulatory focus on the investment banking community, and aggressive Federal efforts to curtail aspects of specific industries and their access to foreign markets. While some of that fear has been replaced with new concerns, like tariff policy impacts and geopolitical conflict, the investment community is looking for a strong rebound from its 2023-2024 doldrums in 2025.

2025 Is a Favorable time to Consider Selling a Business, as Buyers and Sellers both find factors working in their favor

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Methanol represents a massive market opportunity thanks to several factors converging in 2024. Increased focus on domestic natural gas production in 2025 will lead to greater utilization of methanol. What is methanol? Why, and what does methanol mean to capital investment and the equity markets? How can you profit through this surging methanol wave in 2025 and beyond?

How to ride the methanol wave in 2025 to massive profits and growth

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This template has successfully been used to close over $100M in exits to several premier Private Equity firms. This is the language, format, and packaging that they expect sophisticated business owners to represent their businesses. Using this format gives you a substantial head start as you market your business.

Confidential Information Memorandum Template

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What are the Most Common Issues That Family Businesses Face in Making Strategic Finance Decisions?

Resources for Family Businesses to Help Evaluate Capital and Strategic Finance Solutions

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