Beyond M&A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Beyond M&A is committed to helping firms in the capital-raising process work securely and efficiently. LENS for Scale-Up – Eligibility Affiliated with a Beyond M&A Named Partner Firms actively raising capital and affiliated with one of our named Beyond M&A partners are eligible for $1,000 in LENS credit.

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. The stake will depend directly on the amount you want to raise compared to your business’s total valuation.

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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 Series B strategic investment follows a previous funding round and will specifically fund the investment in talent and technology necessary for A5Xs launch.

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SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by Axial, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss common questions and concerns of business owners looking to complete a transaction process. If you are interested in exploring your options, our team of M&A professionals is here to help.

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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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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. Many manufacturers, having operated for several decades, have exhausted their equipment and require significant investment to modernize systems.

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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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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

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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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 15, 2023

June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiddleGround Capital , an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in middle market manufacturing B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies globally, today announced it has acquired A.M. LEXINGTON, Ky., Castle & Co.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits. Distressed investing relates specifically to Debt and how much a company’s Debt and Equity “should” be worth when various scenarios play out.

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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

MARCH 8, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Stakeholders Across Commercial & Consumer Technology Sectors Display Optimism Despite a Lackluster 2023 2023 proved to be a challenging year for many companies operating in the commercial and consumer technology verticals we cover. TO ACCESS THE FULL REPORT, CLICK HERE. Thanks for reading!

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Intrepid Hires Industry Veterans Dave Hatch and Mike Letsch to Launch Supply Chain & Logistics Group Intrepid Investment Bankers announced the expansion of the firm’s Industrials & Business Services offerings with the establishment of a dedicated Supply Chain & Logistics advisory practice.

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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. Urgent financial requirements (e.g., Market/Business Environment.

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Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Huge corporations have investment banks. Some merchant banks may be affiliated with other retail or investment banks, but this specialized branch of banking does not provide services to the general public. Regular individuals have retail banks. What do medium to big-sized businesses have? The answer: Merchant banks.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

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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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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. Convertible Bonds or CBs are a very attractive investment that offers a several advantage for investors. in capital raise and paid 0% interest rate.

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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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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. Many smaller, early-stage companies seek debt financing to initiate growth, as it’s easy to leverage a small amount of capital for growth.

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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 billion worth of investment. It has raised over $1bn for 18 funds. Contact: www.7pc.vc/contact

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more. You could even say that a long-only fund that invests in undervalued companies based on their earnings announcements is “event-driven.”

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

Furthermore, over the last few months, Sica | Fletcher closed one new, very significant ,, PE investment in an insurance brokerage. We are currently working with a number of PE firms as they actively explore possible new investments in the sector. These firms remain “on the clock” to deploy their capital. Dry powder reached $1.4

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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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Tyton Partners

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Interest rates continued their upward climb, inducing anxiety around the cost of borrowing, and requiring a higher ROI for investments to realize the same IRR levels. Capital raises and minority investments were hit the strongest (-35% YoY), reflecting the broader bearishness surrounding investments in the space.

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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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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

The hosts then introduce their guests, Walid Costandi and Gia Cilento, who share their backgrounds and how they got started in the M&A world. The hosts then introduce their guests, Walid Costandi and Gia Cilento, who share their backgrounds and how they got started in the M&A world.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The crew here is about to invest in Cubs’ season tickets. That’s right, we’re making a big investment this year. In February 2019, I ventured halfway around the world and delivered M&A related presentations in Malaysia and Dubai. Take a listen and feel free to forward to anyone you think might benefit from this discussion.

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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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