21/05/2026
Before the budget was announced, and off the back of the Iran war, we were and are seeing a clear strategic pause across Queensland businesses. One of our founders, Tammi, refers to it as a “liquidity lockdown.”
Despite capital being available, deals were and are stalling. M&A activity is slowing, and mid-market businesses are hitting pause.
Why? It’s not a lack of capital, it’s a mismatch.
Investors are tightening criteria while businesses face increasing compliance demands and cashflow hits, making it harder to meet the thresholds needed to close deals.
Right now, it’s not just about growth. It’s about whether businesses can operate, forecast realistically, and stay solvent in an unpredictable market.
We are seeing a critical shift in how deals are being made (or not made). At Lawnch we break down what’s happening, what it means, and what businesses should be doing next.
Read the full blog on what's happening in the market via our website (click through via the link in our bio).