Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 billion, similar to the figures seen in 2020 and 2021.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 9, 2025

Optiver, IMC Trading, Jump Trading Group, XTX Markets and ABN AMRO Clearing Bank have invested in A5X, a new Brazilian derivatives exchange which is set to begin operations by 2026. The total capital raised so far stands at an estimated R$200 million following both Series A and B rounds.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 21, 2024

Sica | Fletcher has been providing M&A advisory services to agencies and brokerages of all sizes for a decade. In that time, we’ve represented thousands of clients and quickly became one of the most active boutique M&A advisory firms in the market today. Do You Need An Insurance Agency Investment Bank?

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

These characteristics, coupled with bakery manufacturers’ ability to continually innovate and adapt to consumer trends, have attracted investors and boosted M&A activity in recent years. It’s no surprise that bakery is one of the food industry’s most dependable performers. The bakery category is also incredibly resilient.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Regular individuals have retail banks. Huge corporations have investment banks. The answer: Merchant banks. Merchant banks are a very important part of the financial ecosystem, since they support the largest chunk of businesses – the mid-sized ones. What is a Merchant Bank?

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At this year’s West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum, which took place on September 28th in East Palo Alto, those differences were on full display. A representative for one of those typical acquirers, bemoaned the current administration as a “wet blanket” for M&A prospects in the tech sector.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

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Solganick & Co.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

September 30, 2024 – Solganick , a data-driven investment bank focused exclusively on software and IT services companies, announced the addition of a senior level hire to launch and lead the firm’s cybersecurity M&A practice. Davidson and Imperial Capital. Michael is based in Los Angeles, CA. “We

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

Intrepid’s Supply Chain & Logistics Group will offer M&A advisory and other capital markets support to middle-market companies offering transportation & logistics services and a diverse range of mission-critical supply chain solutions. and he led the Transportation & Logistics Group at Piper Sandler prior to that.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

At CSG, he specializes in ESOPs, working intimately with clients to quarterback ESOP transactions, including analysis, capital raise, negotiation, and closing across various industries. The conversation is not only a brilliant learning opportunity but also a shareable resource that sheds light on the intricacies of ESOPs. rn rn rn ".as

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The catalysts could be anything from quarterly earnings announcements to covenant breaches to announcements of M&A deals, financings, or strategic reviews. As discussed in the distressed private equity article, there is no universal definition for a “distressed security” or a “distressed company.”

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 11, 2024

Seller 1: The Owners Insurance agency sellers typically have clear motivations and goals going into the M&A deal process. Insurance Agency Seller Motivations Insurance agency owners enter into an M&A arrangement with one of several goals in mind.

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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. I’m sitting here at the time of this recording in the North Georgia mountains, spending the holidays with my in laws and reflecting on what a great year 2024 was and how much I’m looking forward to 2025.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 13, 2024

Working with FOCUS Capital Partners offered a seamless transaction process, and both the Nutritics and Ten Kites teams achieved optimal outcomes. FOCUS Investment Banking International offers an international M&A platform that provides sell-side, buy-side and capital raising services to lower middle-market companies across the U.S.

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MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2024

Convertible bonds are a type of security that offers a steady stream of income but also holds the potential for capital appreciation in the form of a stock. Therefore, in the case that the company performs well, and the stock price climbs above the conversion price investors can convert their bonds into shares and capitalize on the growth.

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Tyton Partners

MAY 4, 2023

Before we cover some of the notable investment and M&A activity across March and April, we offer three market insights based on our conversations in San Diego. Before we cover some of the notable investment and M&A activity across March and April, we offer three market insights based on our conversations in San Diego.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. The world of the consumer products industry is a vibrant and ever-changing landscape that holds immense potential for finance professionals. Apple Inc.,

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 21, 2023

There are several resources for growth capital: debt from a lender or financial institution, minority equity financing, or majority equity financing through a control transaction. Several types of debt financing exist , including recurring revenue lending, non-bank cash flow lending, and loans from financial institutions.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

The answer relates to private equity and the availability of capital to fund acquisitions and the need to deploy this capital. This was the fourth year in a row fundraising surpassed half a trillion dollars, with 2017, 2018, and 2019 recording the highest amounts of capital raised in history. The question is, “Why?”.

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How2Exit

APRIL 10, 2023

Ron Concept 1: Raise Capital Intro Raising capital compliantly is an important part of any business transaction, whether it be real estate, business acquisition, or any other venture. To do this, they work with registered broker-dealers that are legally able to raise money on behalf of companies.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Event-Driven Hedge Funds Definition: Event-driven hedge funds bet on specific corporate actions, such as M&A deals, divestitures, spin-offs, bankruptcies, and business reorganizations, and they profit based on changes in the value of a company’s debt or equity after the action.

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2020

On that run rate, the total amount of funds generated through SPACs in 2020 will exceed the aggregate amount raised over the last ten years. More private companies have chosen to remain private for longer periods due to the availability of capital from VC and private equity funds. What’s Driving the Interest in SPACs.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Unless you are still using a flip phone and shopping exclusively in stores, you have probably utilized the most advanced—and controversial—technological advancement since the dawn of the computer – Artificial Intelligence (also known as AI). As a result, business owners can spend less time managing their business and more time growing it.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Rory Bennett on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success On the face of it, Britain’s venture capital firms have never been more ready to invest in your start-up. Last year, venture capital raised £6.8 Capital invested by venture capital trusts increased by 8 per cent last year to £664 million.

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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. 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.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Washington, DC, (February 7, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added a new managing director, Paul Carter, to its Technology Services and Telecom practices.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In February 2019, I ventured halfway around the world and delivered M&A related presentations in Malaysia and Dubai. We discussed subjects that would be very valuable for anyone who is considering a business sale. Take a listen and feel free to forward to anyone you think might benefit from this discussion. Don’t call it networking!

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Many owners are bearish when discussing a capital related transaction, be it a capital raise, selling a minority stake, or selling their beloved brand creation. More than likely, these restaurant owners have had knowledgeable advisors, but they sometimes miss the mark with M&A guidance.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 27, 2025

According to Giorgio Andonian , Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking , preparation is key to achieving the best outcome. According to Giorgio Andonian , Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking , preparation is key to achieving the best outcome. If you havent listened to its a great interview. Yeah, thats something.

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