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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. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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10 Things You and I Can Learn about M&A and Entrepreneurship from Our Interview of Jeanette Holm - Award Winning Entrepreneur

How2Exit

With fifteen years of experience starting, growing, buying, and selling businesses, Jeanette is passionate about building value in a business through innovation and empowering people. She worked hard and the business quickly grew to the point where she was able to put a CEO in place and focus on learning how to build businesses.

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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 Today's Guest Host: rn David Green is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners scale and sell profitable companies.

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12 Concepts We Can Learn About Buying VS. Building a Business on How2Exit's Interview W/ Walker Deibel

How2Exit

Walker Diebold, bestselling author of “Buy Then Build: How to Acquisitions Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game,” experienced the stock market firsthand as a stockbroker and learned valuable lessons from his experiences. In 2018, Walker released his book “By Then Build” which was inspired by this idea.

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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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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

Corporate structure Whether youre a C-Corp or S-Corp can affect taxes at sale. Shifting focus to profitable, reliable customers strengthens cash flowwhat buyers ultimately value. Clean Up the Financials Five years of clear, consistent books build trustno formal audit needed, just detail.

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Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets

How2Exit

Having worked for giants like KPMG and PwC, his M&A proficiency spans corporate structuring, transactions, and strategic exits. Cian has transitioned from the corporate world to focus on small and medium enterprises, aiming to bring practices from big corporations into the SME landscape. They didn't have a debtor book.