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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 9 Strategies to Raise Capital

RKJ Partners

Strategy 7: Address Any Conflicts with Advisors The benefits of using an advisor or consultant can often far outweigh the costs. However several common conflicts which buyers should be aware of include: Investment bankers and advisors are often paid a variable amount based on the amount and type of capital raised.

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How much equity should you give away when taking investment for growth?

Growth Business

Michael Goodwin is the co-founder at boutique recruitment firm investor, Jigsaw Equity Read more How to raise first equity finance for your business – What are the different types of equity finance you can raise for your business?

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12 Concepts We Can Learn About M&A Deals and Attorneys From How2Exit's Interview Mathew Saur

How2Exit

His advisory practice helps them through catalytic, transformational, and strategic events, such as mergers and acquisitions, governance issues, capital raising, and disputes. He also provides strategic consulting services, such as helping businesses cut costs, make more money, and create creative partnerships.

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FOCUS Investment Banking Welcomes New Managing Directors, Expanding Southeast and Midwest Presence

Focus Investment Banking

Mr. McCraw has over 30 years experience serving clients with mergers & acquisitions, advisory services, and business consulting, in addition to starting two businesses of his own and serving as a private company executive. He will be joining the Food & Beverage and Business Services groups.

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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Special Situations – This could include the events above but could also refer to investments in spin-offs, asset sales, recapitalizations, acquisitions, or capital raises. Distressed private equity and turnaround consulting are more of a stretch since they’re operational, but they are plausible if you have the right experience.

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Post ASU+GSV 2023: Signals Are Pointing to Accelerating Deal Activity for the Education Sector

Tyton Partners

Capital raise activity trending up In February, we highlighted the market’s emphasis on M&A activity in recent months. The announced deals during March and April paint an evolving picture as the proportion of capital raises increased from 17% in January to nearly 30% across the last two months.

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Past Event: SPACs: The Next Gen IPO or Just a Fad?

Cooley M&A

More private companies have chosen to remain private for longer periods due to the availability of capital from VC and private equity funds. For many private companies during that period, a capital raise was not the primary focus, which meant that a direct listing represented the most efficient route.

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