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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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In the world of finance and corporate responsibility, two terms frequently arise: "stakeholder" and "shareholder." 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. What is a Shareholder?

Corporation 52

Corporation Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Finance 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.

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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. Venture capitalists typically have shorter investment horizons and seek quick exits, either through an IPO or an acquisition.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 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

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It is interested in companies at pre-Series A through to pre-IPO stage. 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.

Corporation 52

Corporation Capital Investment Media 52