Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

My parents started a collision repair equipment company back in 1988, ended up not joining the family business right out of school, but went the investment banking route and sometime into that the family business came calling. I can tell you there is tremendous interest in the collision repair industry for private equity buyers.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

He is highly respected by key industry participants including strategic consolidators, executives, and private equity firms focused on the T&L sector. ” Most recently, Mike Letsch led Transportation & Logistics at Bridgepoint Investment Banking, after nearly 20 years at Bank of America.

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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 consumer products industry is as vast as it is diverse, and understanding its dynamics can significantly impact your finance career.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

General Mills acquired private equity-backed TNT Crust, a frozen pizza supplier, for $253 million. Many private equity firms have acquired bakeries and are pursuing companies to add to their platforms. Jim Sowers is a Managing Director with more than 30 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance.

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Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

At the same time, lower middle market private equity firms are more interested in this segment because of the variety of firms they get to seek across different sectors and industries. However, other aspects must be considered before making an investment decision.

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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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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As discussed in the distressed private equity article, there is no universal definition for a “distressed security” or a “distressed company.” Special Situations – This could include the events above but could also refer to investments in spin-offs, asset sales, recapitalizations, acquisitions, or capital raises.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 8, 2023

We are also opening new channels for CSPs to access private equity capital and continue their expansion into this exciting, dynamic field. Over the course of his career he has worked on the client end of sell side, buy side and capital raise assignments. appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Special Situations – These funds focus on companies that are spinning off or divesting divisions, reorganizing, or otherwise going through more unusual changes (not just simple acquisitions or capital raises). Even corporate development or private equity might be possible, depending on what you did before joining your current fund.

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Tyton Partners

MAY 4, 2023

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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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. We hear often cited examples of this over the last few decades, with the proliferation of private equity and family offices.

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Razorpay

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Exclusive Investment Opportunities Private banking clients gain access to investment products and opportunities not available to the general public, such as: Private equity and hedge funds. Alternative investments, including real estate, commodities, and luxury assets.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

In technology, as a startup keeps raising capital, it normally does so at gradually higher valuations as its customers, users, and revenue grow. But in biotech, companies valuations often remain close to their total capital raised until much later in the process (i.e.,

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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. Additionally, for those looking to expand rather than exit, securing the right capital and investment partners can help fuel growth while maintaining control over their business.

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