At Capital One, we partner with middle-market businesses like yours to help navigate growth opportunities and challenges in an ever-evolving economic environment. Our Middle Market Strategic Investments Report highlights how leaders are driving success through strategic investments in areas such as technology, talent development, and innovation to fuel growth and increase resilience. We’ve found that businesses like yours are focusing on organic growth, product innovation, and AI adoption, while also leveraging alternative financing options like private equity and credit to achieve their goals. Many leaders are taking a balanced approach by prioritizing both risk management, such as cybersecurity, and growth initiatives, including marketing and sales. By sharing these industry trends and data-driven insights, we aim to better support your business as you plan for long-term success and capital deployment into 2026 and beyond.