Target IRR for Small/Mid-Market Companies

Is there a general target IRR the market is trying to hit when valuing an acquisition? I realize it may vary a lot by industry, but I was just wondering if someone could give me a generally accepted minimum target IRR or maybe a quick breakdown by industry.

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