Bridgepoint Investment Banking

06/17/2026

The Bridgepoint team keeps growing!

We're thrilled to welcome Geoff George and Lucas Scherf as our newest investment banking Analysts. Sharp, driven, and ready to hit the ground running, these two bring exactly the kind of talent, discipline, and care our clients deserve.

Welcome to the team! Let's get to work.

06/16/2026

Q2 2026 CREDIT MARKET UPDATE: Despite a volatile first half, private credit markets have proven more resilient than many expected. Lenders are still active, capital is still available, and quality businesses are still getting deals done on favorable terms.
The story behind the numbers is more nuanced than what most people are hearing, and it matters for any business thinking about growth, a recapitalization, or exploring financing options.

Download the full report to learn more → https://www.bridgepointib.com/report-info/credit-market-update-second-quarter-2026

06/11/2026

We're excited to welcome Dani Hoskinson to the Bridgepoint team as our new Executive Assistant!

Dani brings over eight years of experience supporting senior leadership in demanding, fast-paced environments, most recently as Firm Administrator at HBE, and before that as a Senior Administrative Assistant at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She's known for her anticipatory mindset, operational precision, and ability to keep leadership one step ahead.

We're so happy you're here, Dani!

06/08/2026

Q1 2026 HEALTHCARE M&A QUARTERLY UPDATE: The specialty hospital sector is moving fast. The global market is on pace to more than double by 2032, and healthcare M&A deal values nearly doubled year-over-year in 2025 alone. Capital is flowing aggressively into scaled platforms across orthopedics, cardiac, and oncology, but operators and investors must also navigate workforce shortages, Medicaid reimbursement pressure, and rising costs to capitalize on what's shaping up to be a defining window for the sector

Our Q1 2026 Healthcare M&A Quarterly Update breaks down the trends, valuation benchmarks, and M&A activity defining the specialty hospital sector right now, and what it means for businesses looking to grow, partner, or exit.

Download the report: https://www.bridgepointib.com/report-info/healthcare-ma-quarterly-update-first-quarter-2026

06/04/2026

We're thrilled to welcome our 2026 Summer Analyst Interns!

Avi Trikona, Isaac Fitz, and Morgan Xavier, we're so glad to have you with us for the summer. You're joining at an exciting time, and we can't wait to see the energy and fresh perspectives you bring to the team.

Welcome to the Bridgepoint family! 🙌

06/02/2026

We made the Inc. Best Workplaces 2026 list!

But this award isn't ours; it belongs to every person at Bridgepoint. We've always believed that if you take care of your people, everything else follows.

Culture is built in small moments. How we treat each other, how we show up for our clients, and how we celebrate wins and push through challenges together. That's what makes this place special.

To our team, thank you. This one's yours.

https://www.inc.com/best-workplaces

06/01/2026

Pleased to announce that Bryan Wallace has been named Head of Industrials at Bridgepoint Investment Banking.

Bryan has built an exceptional practice, and this role is a well-deserved recognition of his leadership, deal track record, and investment in the firm's practice. We're excited to see what's ahead.

Please join us in congratulating Bryan on this milestone.

05/28/2026

A big thank you to Peter Lehrman and Axial for having Matt Plooster, our CEO, back on the podcast.

If you've been following the private credit headlines lately, Matt's take is a refreshing reality check. Credit conditions in the lower middle market are more borrower-friendly than the macro narrative suggests, and the AI conversation is shifting how software deals actually get underwritten.

Give it a listen. https://www.axial.net/forum/revisiting-private-credit-and-ai-with-matt-plooster/

Matt Plooster returns to the podcast to deliver a timely update on private credit and specifically its deployment in the…

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Alex Reiss on being named a recipient of the 17th Annual M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award!

This honor recognizes accomplished professionals under 40 who are shaping the future of dealmaking through innovation, leadership, and industry impact. Alex more than fits that bill, with 13+ years of M&A advisory and capital raising experience, expertise spanning the mobility and industrials sectors, and a career where he has advised on more than 35 transactions totaling over $60 billion in deal value.

Congrats, Alex!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country and hold close those who continue to serve.

We’re proud to have team members and families with a deep connection to military service, including those who have served and those with loved ones currently serving. Your courage and sacrifice remind us of the true meaning of this day.

Thank you for your service, your strength, and all that you carry.