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As the generative AI craze rages on, Ramp acquires customer support startup Cohere.io

TechCrunch: M&A

Founded in 2020, New York-based Cohere.io (not to be confused with Cohere, another AI startup that recently raised capital ) raised $3.1 million in a seed funding round led by Initialized Capital, later tacking on another $400,000 in funding.

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

Growth Business

The type of business and equity raise The key distinction to start with is the type of your business and, therefore, the style of investors you will be talking to. Suppose your business is a fast-growth technology startup, and you’re speaking to tech-focused angel investors or venture capitalists.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 9 - Types of Capital (Senior Debt & Mezzanine Capital)

RKJ Partners

Senior debt is financing that has been loaned to a company for a pre-negotiated period of time with interest paid on the principal. Mezzanine Capital/Mezzanine Debt - Overview In practice, most mezzanine financing takes the form of subordinated, unsecured debt. Due to its inherent low risk, it also provides the least amount of return.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 10 - What Is Venture Debt?

RKJ Partners

Venture Debt is less expensive than equity … in the long run Perhaps the greatest benefit of venture lending is that it injects money into a business without heavily diluting the equity stake of the entrepreneur or venture capital investors. Fees overload – The true cost of debt is often increased by the inclusion of numerous fees.

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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. Concept 3: Lawyers Provide Beneficial Skills Ronald talks about his economics professor who had a law degree and was a successful real estate investor.

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Raising Capital for Acquisitions: Funding Sources to Finance Your Dream Deal w/ Parnell Speed

How2Exit

In 2019, he established his own firm, focusing on helping individuals acquire capital for acquisitions, and has since stood out as a reliable advisor, steering clients away from unfavorable funding and towards optimal financial solutions tailored to their specific circumstances. rn "If they're in a situation, especially 120 days out?

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Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon

How2Exit

At CSG, he specializes in ESOPs, working intimately with clients to quarterback ESOP transactions, including analysis, capital raise, negotiation, and closing across various industries. rn rn rn Notable Quotes: rn rn rn "An ESOP is a qualified retirement plan that allows employees to earn shares in their employer." rn rn rn ".as

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