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Go1 snaps up speed reading app Blinkist to expand in enterprise learning

TechCrunch: M&A

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. “But there was never something before Go1 that looked like a great fit,” Seim said.

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Daniel Lee Shares His Journey of Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur

How2Exit

He spent 15 years in corporate America before deciding to take a new path and become a business owner. rn Summary: rn Daniel Lee shares his journey from corporate America to becoming an acquisition entrepreneur. rn rn rn Building a sustainable business that can operate without the owner is a key goal.

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LMAX Group given green light for NDF trading in both Singapore and London

The TRADE

Through this move and the launch of NDFs, LMAX clients will be able to hedge their FX exposure against non-convertible currencies on a central limit order book (CLOB). The approval came from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) which granted the exchange a recognised market operator (RMO) licence.

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Highlights From the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance

Cooley M&A

On November 8 and 9, Cooley and the Berkeley Center for Law and Business presented the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance. Discussions covered trends and lessons from financial transactions and corporate strategy in the volatile 2022 environment and insights into the year ahead.

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Helping Business Owners Achieve Successful Exits: Proven Strategies for a Smooth Transition

How2Exit

She's recently penned a book, "Get Acquired," which outlines actionable steps for owners to sell their own companies. Key Takeaways: Demystifying the Art of Selling Businesses : Christine's book "Get Acquired" serves as a comprehensive guide for small business owners looking to sell. Start with small items and work up to larger deals."

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

How2Exit

Carl later transitioned from billion-dollar corporate deals to acquiring and selling smaller businesses, marking a shift towards Main Street M&A. rn Key Takeaways: rn rn rn The transition from corporate to Main Street M&A involves a significant emphasis on seller psychology and building rapport with business owners.

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How Will ChatGPT Change M&A?

Midaxo

The introduction of ChatGPT and GPT-4 marks a significant transformation in the way all types of ‘knowledge work’, including M&A and corporate development, will be carried out. LLMs get their ‘intelligence’ from being trained on a massive amount of data — basically most of the public internet and a lot of books.

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