Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

In that environment, very few firms sought IPOs, and there was a major slowdown in overall exits, whether private or public. And will that mean that some of the privately held management consulting firms or other professional services companies will choose an IPO this year? But those companies have been public for more than 20 years.

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IPO Consulting Corporate Finance Professional Services 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the world of finance and corporate responsibility, two terms frequently arise: "stakeholder" and "shareholder." A shareholder is an individual or entity that owns shares or stock in a corporation. A good illustration is the preference shares that Ford offered in 2013, which offered fixed dividends without voting rights.

Corporation 52

Corporation Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Finance 52

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In sectors such as cleantech and fintech, there are large corporates with their own venture capital arm looking to invest in disruptive start-ups. Here, we list active UK corporate venture capital (CVC) firms by sector focus – including cleantech, fintech and deep tech – and how much they invest in each company.

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Corporation Capital Investment Media 104

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Corporate venture capital is venture capital supplied by large corporates to high-growth start-ups. It is interested in companies at pre-Series A through to pre-IPO stage.

Corporation 52

Corporation Capital Investment Media 52

Razorpay

AUGUST 20, 2024

Read more: Limited liability partnership Private Limited Company Any business entity formed as per the regulations of the Companies Act 2013, where the shares are held privately and cannot be freely transferred to the public. The shares can be traded on stock exchanges or subscribed through Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Accountant 52

Accountant Business Corporation Capital 52

Devensoft

AUGUST 21, 2023

Venture capitalists typically have shorter investment horizons and seek quick exits, either through an IPO or an acquisition. Furthermore, private equity firms often have a reputation for focusing solely on financial gains, which can raise concerns about the long-term sustainability and corporate culture of the acquired company.

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Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52