TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 27, 2023

billion valuation during the heady fundraising days of late 2021 (and $100 million earlier in 2021), today announced that it has acquired identity verification service Berbix for $70 million in cash and stock transactions. Socure , the identity verification service that raised a massive $450 million Series E round at a $4.5

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TM Capital

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

based Harbor Beach Capital LLC in 2019, has seen competition tick up over the past couple of years. Meanwhile, barriers to entry due to capital requirements for equipment and skilled worker training haven’t stopped new investors as federal infrastructure funding and an abundance of dry powder have led PE into new investment categories.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. Others would counter that growth equity’s rapid ascent was mostly due to the easy money that persisted between 2008 and 2021.

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Tyton Partners

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Tyton Partners interviewed Eva Yazhari, General Parter at Beyond Capital Ventures What is your company’s origin story? Beyond Capital Ventures is a trailblazing, women-led venture fund committed to making a transformative impact in emerging markets. In 2014-2015, we decided to take our impact to the next level.

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InvestmentBank.com

MAY 26, 2021

A liquidity crisis slammed businesses across the board, and COVID-19 added a new layer of complexity for companies who tried to obtain capital to weather the storm. of debt capital raised in 2019 [9]. By June 30 th , total funding came to $48M — down significantly from the $145M of capital raised over the course of 2019.

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InvestmentBank.com

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Overall Space Similar to other spaces across the globe, the initial state of emergency regarding Covid-19 in the United States brought heavy concerns for those in venture capital. billion in pre-valuation at the time of their IPO, a new record [11]. Those VC-backed IPOs held a combined $259.8 billion, up 7.5% from 2019 [11].

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SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. Looking Forward Among the event’s participants, the consensus is that there will be a surge in M&A activity in 2021.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As predicted in our previous M&A report, 2022 has not lived up to the runaway performance of 2021. It is likely that direct lenders will step in to pick up some of the slack left by more cautious capital markets. Acquirers will capitalize on attractive multiples. This post is based on their White & Case memorandum.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2022

Following a record-setting 2021 for lower middle market software M&A, the Software Top 50 highlights the most active software-focused dealmakers on the Axial platform. “Public market software company valuations have been battered starting in November of 2021. Software deals increased a healthy 26% in 2021.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 27, 2023

Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone. ” Laplanche is referring to the BNPL-style product that Upgrade launched in October 2021, which lets users pay down their debt over six to 36 months with a fixed interest rate.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

billion, similar to the figures seen in 2020 and 2021. The top thirty middle-market vehicles accounted for over half of all capital raised. of all funds closed, indicating the middle-market's dominance in the battle for capital. While average valuations in the U.S.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

On January 22, 2021, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed en banc the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision appraising outsourcing and financial services company SourceHOV Holdings, Inc. Manichaean Capital LLC, No. based on a discounted cash flow analysis ("DCF"). SourceHOV Holdings Inc. 215, 2020 (Del.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 13, 2023

After the unprecedented market highs of 2020 into 2021, it’s natural for founders in this environment to wonder if they’ve missed the boat. Median EV/TTM Revenue Multiple Down from 2021’s high of 7.3x, 2022’s median EV/Revenue multiple of 5.6x After the market exuberance of 2020 and 2021, peaking at 8.0x in 2021 to 40.5%

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Intrepid Banker Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We ended 2021 having survived another year of the pandemic, with equity markets at or near all-time highs, interest rates near historic lows, and technology M&A activity at record levels. As public market valuations fell, SPACs evaporated and other buyers began to reevaluate the need to pay nose-bleed multiples.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

On January 22, 2021, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed en banc the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision appraising outsourcing and financial services company SourceHOV Holdings, Inc. Manichaean Capital LLC, No. based on a discounted cash flow analysis ("DCF"). SourceHOV Holdings Inc. 215, 2020 (Del.

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The Deal

JUNE 22, 2023

That valuation is not far off, though might be viewed as slightly high depending on the metrics used, one of sources familiar with the matter told The Deal. Summer Street announced the formation of a continuation fund, with equity kicked in by PA Capital LLC, Glouston Capital Partners and Unigestion SA, in 2021 to further grow the business.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

billion as of September 2021. Importance of Asset Valuation and Management Proper asset valuation and management are essential for businesses to maintain a healthy balance sheet and maximize their potential. In 2021, AT&T had non-current liabilities of $200.93 For example, Apple Inc. reported total assets of $338.16

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

Conversely, when interest rates are high, valuations are supposed to decrease because buyers will try to make up what they are losing to interest. Effectively, this means that, for the first time , buyers are purchasing insurance agencies at a loss for themselves in order to capitalize on what they see as profitable long-term investments.

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Periculum Capital

MARCH 11, 2022

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has advised Select Home Health Services, Inc. SHHS” “Company”), a leading home healthcare service provider, in its sale to Fortis Home Health and Hospice, LLC (“Fortis”), a portfolio company of Grant Avenue Capital, LLC (“Grant Avenue”).

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Two-thirds of the UK’s fintech start-ups are in in the city, and in 2020, the capital attracted 94 per cent of the country’s total fintech venture capital. Beringea Beringea is a transatlantic venture capital firm with more than $800m under management across its funds in the UK and the US.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 31, 2023

million in capital from the likes of Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. billion at a $50 billion valuation after being valued at $95 billion in March of 2021. Founded in 2019, Okay participated in Y Combinator’s Winter 2020 cohort before going on to raise a total of $6.6

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Growth Business

JUNE 7, 2023

In fact, according to recent research conducted by PwC, the UK now ranks third globally in venture capital invested in fintech, behind China and the US. During 2021, Britain’s fintech industry attracted a record £9.5bn in investment – nearly half of all investments in Europe. Starling, though, is different.

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Buyers continue to seek companies with a strong relationship with their partners, often placing a premium valuation for investment opportunities involving a differentiated service offering and profile. billion, the slowest growth in eleven quarters (since early 2021), and missing analyst expectations of $8.6

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

which in 2021 was acquired by a group of investors led by BayPine LP. and has been since 2021. based Percheron Capital owns Big Brand Tire & Service, which has expanded to nearly 210 locations. The amount of available capital — or “dry powder” — within reach of private equity firms also is high. San Francisco, Calif.-based

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in.

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PCO M&A Specialists

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As I write this article, I’m watching shares of Terminix in real time at $43.86, significantly below the $55 valuation but up $6.44 times its 2021 estimated EBITDA. An acquisition of this size takes up human capital and financial resources that could distract them from M&A activities. Where do valuations go from here?

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

Although the COVID-19 pandemic that defined 2020 continued to shape much of the life sciences industry in 2021, the way that it did was markedly different. 2] Examples of this strategy coming to bear in 2021 included Thermo Fisher Scientific’s acquisition of PPD for $17.4 driven assets. term average of approximately 35%.

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Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 29, 2024

M&A Activity and What it Means for FSM SaaS CEOs As FSM SaaS companies grow, many Founders and CEOs find themselves at a crossroads: Should they continue scaling independently, raise additional capital, or explore a strategic exit through M&A?

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

The S&P 500 has recently traded near 4800, close to its record at the end of 2021. And, at least in recent years, there has been enough capital at private equity firms to handle any liquidity needs. As 2024 starts, the U.S. stock markets are at or near their all-time highs. It seems that the trend is to stay private.

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Growth Business

JULY 13, 2023

By Timothy Adler on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Pre-seed funding provides the initial capital needed to start your prospective business. This means you will have to work out a “pre-money valuation” so you can calculate how much your equity is worth. What can pre-seed funding be used for?

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Tyton Partners

MAY 4, 2023

Deal-makers are eager to get back to deal-making The relative calm and quiet of 2022 (after a torrid deal-making pace during the latter half of 2020 and 2021) is giving way to an increasing sense of urgency. Capital raise activity trending up In February, we highlighted the market’s emphasis on M&A activity in recent months.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He discusses the unique approach and methodologies of Peterson Acquisitions, including their focus on effective sell-side brokerage, buy-side advisory, education, and capital investment. rn The company has a capital investment arm, facilitating deals and providing opportunities for passive small business investing. 2021, March 10).

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

It is based on the accounting equation that states that the sum of the total liabilities and the owner's capital equals the total assets of the company. Unlock the art of financial modeling and valuation with a comprehensive course covering McDonald’s forecast methodologies, advanced valuation techniques, and financial statements.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

In 24 hours, it went from “We’re fine, but we took some losses and need additional capital” to “The FDIC is taking over, the government has guaranteed uninsured deposits, and there might be additional bank runs and a financial crisis or three.” And the impact on the banking industry , venture capital, and startups. But the U.S.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

Possible Changes in Tax Law May Drive Transactions H2 2021 specifically saw a small surge in deal volume because of expected increases to the laws surrounding capital gains taxes. This is because company B had a higher initial valuation of the brokerage as well as an official valuation of the equity in their company.

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

Here are the highlights of the report: Transaction volume and valuation multiples for technology services companies has remained solid during the first quarter of 2024, continuing to exceed pre-pandemic levels in aggregate.

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Tyton Partners

JANUARY 18, 2024

Inflated fundraising valuations earned by many early-stage companies during 2021 prompted early exits from companies’ institutional backers in 2023 leading to an accelerated M&A timetable and opportunities for buyers to realize quick wins through buyer-friendly transactions.

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