Global Banking & Finance

APRIL 23, 2024

The Hunt is On for AI Synergies in Private Equity Portfolio Companies By Drake Paulson, VP Strategic Partnerships, Anduin It’s not news that private equity firms act as technology strategists and guides to foster synergies between the companies in their portfolio. In 2024, their focus is on AI-enabled synergies within the portfolio.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Matt has a passion for passive income and has built a portfolio of cashflow websites that generate income while he sleeps. Matt also highlights the value of building a portfolio of websites and the opportunities for growth and profitability in the digital space. rn rn Notable Quotes: rn rn "Websites are like online real estate.

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PCE

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the complex world of modern finance, the importance of portfolio valuations cannot be overstated. These valuations are crucial for fund and investment managers, as transparency and consistency is important for individual investors, large institutions and other stakeholders.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 16, 2023

Original article below. It’s not clear if IBM is making this acquisition for internal purposes or to beef up its security portfolio: The company has extensive holdings already in the area of security , covering software, managed security and consulting, and it has made a number of acquisitions in the space to build that out.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 26, 2024

Integrating Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) into an MSP’s portfolio through strategic business acquisitions offers a robust response to the increasing demand for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Business acquisition is a strategic leap, allowing an MSP to acquire these capabilities and market-ready solutions instantly.

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How2Exit

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this thought leadership article, we will delve into the world of acquisition entrepreneurship, exploring the journey from engineer to acquisition entrepreneur and providing valuable insights and advice for those considering this career path. rn The tech stack of a business should be considered when evaluating potential acquisitions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

These are great questions, so I’ll cover them in this article, starting with what the team does: Table Of Contents What is “Private Equity Value Creation?” They may occasionally hire from corporate development and corporate strategy teams, but they would prefer to hire candidates in operational roles at their own portfolio companies.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

An article in the FT from April 2022 noted that its “explore” tab, for discovering virtual confabs that one might want to attend, listed fewer than 500 events, down from more than 15,000 in November 2020. That was a market turn that impacted a lot of businesses , not just Hopin.)

Business 223

Business Valuation IT Acquisitions 223

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

She discusses the importance of building a diverse portfolio of businesses with steady cash flows to provide long-term stability and resilience. rn Key Takeaways: rn rn Building a diverse portfolio of businesses with steady cash flows can provide long-term stability and resilience.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 19, 2024

I noticed the other day that we had articles about how to start a private equity firm and how to start a hedge fund but nothing on venture capital. And if you think starting your own VC firm is “easy money,” please stop reading this article and seek psychiatric help immediately: Table Of Contents What is Venture Capital?

Capital 105

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

rn Krystof Bartos's approach is to acquire marketing agencies and use them to support other businesses in his portfolio. The article explores the key themes discussed in the interview and provides analysis and insights into the implications and potential impact of these themes.

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this article, we will discuss a few of the reasons why private equity investors care about monitoring inflation and what effect changes in inflation can have on investment performance. Currently, inflation in the U.S. Instead, inflation of 5% would mean that the private equity firm’s real return would be reduced to 15%.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

rn Visit [link] rn _ rn About The Guest(s): David Green is an investor and entrepreneur with a portfolio of seven different businesses. rn rn Articles: rn The Power of Building Rapport and Asking Questions in Business Deals rn In this article, we will explore the importance of building rapport and asking questions in business deals.

Business 130

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

rn Sam believes in acquiring complementary businesses within the HVAC industry to create a portfolio that can collaborate and share resources. rn Sam believes in acquiring complementary businesses within the HVAC industry to create a portfolio that can collaborate and share resources.

Corporation 130

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Global Banking & Finance

DECEMBER 15, 2023

One option, DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans, serves as a valuable resource for building a property portfolio. This article explores […] However, they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Beyond M&A

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As per this FT article, employees’ logins were ‘hacked and traded’ on cybercriminal forums for firms like Wells Fargo, WPP, Experian, Diageo, Wayfair, Epic Games and Adobe. Hence, IT leaders at portfolio firms must protect the platforms they create and the internal IT systems simultaneously.

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Investment Profitability Business M&A 147

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Essential Steps Entrepreneurs Must Take to Maximize Value Before Selling - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Ian Smith is the founder of The Portfolio Partnership, a consulting firm dedicated to helping business owners enhance their businesses, making them attractive for potential buyers. E244: Exit Strategy 2.0:

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Acquisitions Business Sale M&A 130

The Deal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

builds on its portfolio of technology for application programming interfaces, or APIs, a critical part of software development that lets applications talk to each other. Editor’s note: The original version of this article was published earlier on The Deal’s premium subscription website. 22 purchase.

M&A 98

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

With over 15 years of experience in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, Scott specializes in acquiring and integrating security companies into Tarian Security's portfolio. He has a background in corporate finance and management consulting, and has successfully completed over 30 acquisitions in the security industry.

M&A 130

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How2Exit

MAY 12, 2024

Hirsch demonstrates a deep understanding of marketing and has successfully implemented organic growth tactics across his business portfolio. rn rn rn Diversifying one's business portfolio and managing multiple ventures can lead to stability and continued success in entrepreneurship.

Business 130

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How2Exit

APRIL 8, 2024

His diversified business portfolio includes marketing agencies, WordPress plugins, online courses, e-commerce businesses, and online content. With multiple agencies within Onfolio's portfolio performing remarkably well, it becomes evident that they don't garner the recognition they deserve in the investment world.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

There are many other articles on Office Hours about this process, so be sure to check them out. Familiarize yourself with its investment strategy, portfolio companies, recent deals, and overall market reputation. Understand the Firm Research the private equity firm thoroughly.

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The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

Nevertheless, Cargill’s sale effort continues the recent theme of large chemicals companies cleaning up their portfolios by exiting decades-old chemistries, which in some instances are viewed as less environmentally friendly. Cargill and Deutsche Bank officials did not respond to requests for comment.

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Beyond M&A

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I wrote an article a few weeks ago on the Patterns of Due Diligence , which was prompted by a discussion with another DD provider on the ‘common issues’ we see. The Case for Preemptive Diligence It’s disheartening when a promising investment falls through due to unsatisfactory due diligence results.

Investors 147

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

An older version of this article from ~15 years ago addressed this question, and you can find dozens of other articles that suggest answers. For that, please see the articles on the investment banking career path , exit opportunities , etc. Are Bad Why Investment Banking Over Other Careers? The post Why Investment Banking?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Most of this guide deals with the “late-stage VC” strategy, as dozens of other articles cover private equity strategies such as leveraged buyouts and traditional private equity. Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. Developing new products or services.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A good VC will typically commit to serving on portfolio companies’ boards and see their role as supporting these portfolio companies and management teams at key strategic points (whilst also letting them get on with running their businesses). Thank you to MMC Ventures and other contributors for their help with this article.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The main differences are: Less involvement in portfolio company review, fundraising, and deal execution. Interview Questions in Venture Capital Internship Recruiting We have an entire article on venture capital interview questions , but youre highly unlikely to get in-depth technical questions in internship interviews.

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Capital Bank Banking Recruitment 59

How2Exit

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The discussion delves into Nicholas's investment philosophy and approach to building a diverse portfolio within his hold company. Diverse Venture Portfolio: Nicholas's holdco spans industries from crypto to healthcare, showcasing the value of diversified investments. I listen for we versus I, and that's a huge signal for me."

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This approach helps buyers and sellers understand the potential for leveraging liquidity events to grow their wealth and expand their business portfolios. Retrieved from [link] rn rn Note: The verbatim quotes used in this article are from the transcript of the How to Exit Podcast episode featuring Devin Craig. 2021, March 10).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For more on the day-to-day tasks, please see the articles on the Corporate Finance Analyst , the FP&A Manager , and the FP&A Director. Can we speed up the data consolidation processes? Is it possible to use more FX hedging in one region to reduce our pricing risk there? Potentially, yes.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

This article will delve into the essence of combinations in mathematics , their practical applications in finance, and why they are essential for financial professionals. Consider you have ten potential investment opportunities, and you want to diversify your portfolio by selecting three. 10 - 3)!) = 120 different portfolios.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Written by a top OfficeHours Coach; Original article published on October 16, 2023 In today’s world, there is much uncertainty around public markets. However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It's very hands-on, very entrepreneurial." - Dirk Sahlmer rn rn Article: rn The Art of Acquiring SaaS Companies: Insights from Dirk Sahlmer rn Introduction rn In the fast-paced world of software as a service (SaaS), the acquisition of successful companies can be a strategic move to drive growth and expand market presence.

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Acquisitions M&A Profitability Engineering 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this article, we will discuss a few of the reasons why private equity investors care about monitoring inflation and what effect changes in inflation can have on investment performance. Currently, inflation in the U.S. Instead, inflation of 5% would mean that the private equity firm’s real return would be reduced to 15%.

Investors 100

Investors Private Equity Debt Equities 100

How2Exit

OCTOBER 9, 2023

rn Summary: In this episode, Alex shares his experience of doubling the sales of one of his portfolio companies in just 60 days. Through his writings, Hormozi shares his entrepreneurial journey and expertise. His books continue to guide and inspire many in the business realm.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The episode outlines Steel River's growth, which boasts an impressive portfolio of 11 acquisitions, predominantly in the overhead crane industry, expanding their footprint in manufacturing support services.

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