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Could digital assets help expand capital raising?

Accenture Capital Markets

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

At Accenture’s capital markets team, we’ve completed a research project into the future of capital raising. More so, I suspect people most interested may be small-cap issuers, many of whom currently seem to struggle to raise the capital in the way that best suits their needs and at times when they need it the most.

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Texas Capital sees higher fee income in 2025 after solid Q4

American Banker - Investment Banking

JANUARY 23, 2025

Texas Capital raised its estimate for 2025 adjusted fee income to $270 million. The Dallas-based bank's fourth-quarter earnings beat analysts' forecasts.

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FOCUS Investment Banking and FOCUS Capital Partners Strengthen Ties Alongside Ownership Transition

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.

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Leading Amidst Uncertainty

Woodside Capital Partners

APRIL 21, 2025

Leading Amidst Uncertainty April 2025 By Kelly Porter, Lead Managing Partner, Woodside Capital Partners WCP is a Silicon Valley-based investment bank – M&A advisory, capital raising; 120+. The post Leading Amidst Uncertainty appeared first on Woodside Capital Partners.

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BlackRock and Citadel Securities back new Texas-based challenger exchange

The TRADE

JUNE 5, 2024

First reported by Wall Street Journal, TXSE is aiming for a launch at the start of 2025 and host its first listing in 2026. With approximately $120 million of capital raised, TXSE is expected to be the most well-capitalised exchange entrant to file a registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.”

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What are the trends in software company valuations for 2025?

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Summary of: Software Company Valuations in 2025: Trends, Multiples, and Strategic Implications As we move into 2025, software company valuations are entering a new phaseone shaped by macroeconomic recalibration, AI-driven disruption, and a more disciplined capital environment.

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09-26-2023 Newsletter: From investment banking to PE to Tech: Michael DeMaria’s path from banker to founder — Join us this Friday at noon!

OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

His passion for learning more about software companies and the founders that scale them led him to transition into Software M&A and Capital Raising at Union Square Advisors LLC. He later transitioned to the buyside as a Software Investor at Serent Capital Advisors , a leading software private equity fund.

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Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I hope 2024 treated you and yours incredibly well, and I’m looking forward to an even better year in 2025. The focus of the collision vision in 2025 is to double down on the most important and timely topics in the collision repair business and to triple or even quadruple down on offering actionable insights for your business.

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M&A advisory for SaaS businesses under $50 million

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

This article explores the key considerations for SaaS founders contemplating a sale or capital raise, with a focus on how specialized M&A advisory can unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive successful outcomes.

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SEC Expands Confidential Submission Options for Issuers to Facilitate Capital Raising

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 11, 2025

On March 3, 2025, the U.S. These enhancements are intended to facilitate capital raising for public companies and those planning to go public by providing greater flexibility and confidentiality during the registration process.

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SEC Acting Chair Remarks on Private Capital-Raising and Retail Access to Private Companies

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 3, 2025

In recent remarks at the Florida Bar's 41st Annual Federal Securities Institute and M&A Conference on February 24, 2025, SEC Acting Chair Mark Uyeda outlined his agenda for what he called a "return to normalcy" at the SEC.

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SEC Staff Releases Updated Guidance on Private Offerings Involving General Solicitation

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 18, 2025

On March 12, 2025, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a series of updates to the Securities Act Rules Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs), primarily affecting exempt offerings under Regulation D, Regulation A, and Regulation Crowdfunding, while withdrawing several older C&DIs.

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SEC Expands Confidential Review Process to Facilitate Capital Formation

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 6, 2025

By: DLA Piper

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What are buyers looking for in AI and SaaS company acquisitions in 2025?

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Summary of: What Buyers Are Looking for in AI and SaaS Company Acquisitions in 2025 As we move deeper into 2025, the M&A landscape for AI and SaaS companies continues to evolve shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting capital markets, and the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence across enterprise software.

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Stifel mulls UK sales trading exits as cash equities job cuts bite

The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2025

A spokesperson from Stifel confirmed a change to its footprint in cash equities is likely as part of a shift in focus towards become an advisory-led business in Europe, with capital raising capabilities for mid-market issuers.

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What’s a quality of earnings (QoE) report and do I need one?

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

For software founders and tech CEOs preparing for a sale, growth capital raise, or strategic acquisition, understanding the purpose and power of a QoE report can be the difference between a smooth transaction and a value-eroding negotiation. But what exactly is a QoE report?

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Investment Banking Today

Could digital assets help expand capital raising?

Texas Capital sees higher fee income in 2025 after solid Q4

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FOCUS Investment Banking and FOCUS Capital Partners Strengthen Ties Alongside Ownership Transition

Leading Amidst Uncertainty

BlackRock and Citadel Securities back new Texas-based challenger exchange

What are the trends in software company valuations for 2025?

09-26-2023 Newsletter: From investment banking to PE to Tech: Michael DeMaria’s path from banker to founder — Join us this Friday at noon!

Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg

M&A advisory for SaaS businesses under $50 million

SEC Expands Confidential Submission Options for Issuers to Facilitate Capital Raising

SEC Acting Chair Remarks on Private Capital-Raising and Retail Access to Private Companies

SEC Staff Releases Updated Guidance on Private Offerings Involving General Solicitation

SEC Expands Confidential Review Process to Facilitate Capital Formation

What are buyers looking for in AI and SaaS company acquisitions in 2025?

Stifel mulls UK sales trading exits as cash equities job cuts bite

What’s a quality of earnings (QoE) report and do I need one?

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