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.

IPO 52

IPO Consulting Corporate Finance Professional Services 52

Devensoft

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), two titans of finance go head-to-head: venture capitalists and private equity firms. On the other side of the ring, private equity firms are focused on acquiring established businesses, restructuring them, and driving operational efficiencies to maximize returns.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For example, in the 2012 Facebook IPO, common shareholders gained exposure to the tech giant's fortunes, while also securing a say in corporate matters. 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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

DN Capital’s previous funds are top performers and the firm is one of the lead investors in companies such as Endeca (sold to Oracle), Shazam (one of the world’s leading mobile app), Auto1 (world’s largest used car marketplace), Purplebricks (IPO London) and Quandoo (sold to Recruit).

Capital 52

Capital Business Funds Investment 52

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

SC Ventures Founded: 2018 Sector focus: Fintech Ticket size: $1m – $10m Current investments: 22 Exits: N/A Bio: SC Ventures by Standard Chartered invests in disruptive fintech across Series B to pre-IPO stages which can be integrated into the company’s product and service offerings.

Corporation 104

Corporation Capital Investment Media 104

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Channel 4 Ventures Founded: 2015 Sector focus: Consumer Ticket size: £1m – £5m of media airtime Current investments: 22 Exits: 4 Bio: Channel 4 Ventures offers high growth companies the opportunity to leverage its advertising slots in exchange for equity. It is interested in companies at pre-Series A through to pre-IPO stage.

Corporation 52

Corporation Capital Investment Media 52