Graham Bachman shares his unconventional path into M&A and private equity, drawing on his experience in private capital markets and the investment strategy behind Hidden River.

In this episode, Graham breaks down why relationship-driven deal sourcing matters more than ever in the lower middle market, the realities of finding quality deals, and how structured capital continues to evolve. He also explains why flexibility in capital structures is becoming a competitive advantage — and why 2026 presents real growth opportunities for disciplined investors who play the long game.

Perfect for operators, investors, and anyone curious about how deals actually get done.