Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 30, 2024

1Q 2024 M&A Report : In the first quarter of 2024, middle market M&A transactions saw a surge in demand for specialized business services, ranging from due diligence to post-merger integration strategies. Download the full report here.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : This quarter there was a noticeable increase in demand for specialized business services within middle market M&A transactions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

You can think of it like “Consulting, but with less ‘planning’ and more ‘doing.’” The team structure varies widely, but upper-middle-market firms and mega-funds tend to have dedicated operations teams, while smaller firms combine their operations and deal teams.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Barnett is a small business expert, consultant, and author. Barnett, a renowned small business expert, consultant, and author, tackles the complex issue of risk assessment in buying a business versus staying in a salaried job. Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on.

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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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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This report analyzes current industry subsectors including application partners, public cloud partners, data analytics consulting, cybersecurity services, managed services providers (MSPs), and software development services providers. February 16, 2023 – Solganick & Co.

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He discusses the unique approach and methodologies of Peterson Acquisitions, including their focus on effective sell-side brokerage, buy-side advisory, education, and capital investment. rn The company offers buy-side advisory services, helping buyers find off-market deals.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 16, 2024

3Q 2024 M&A Report : Despite economic headwinds and market uncertainty, Q3 2024 showcased the resilience of the middle market, with deal activity thriving, particularly in the business services sector.Download the full report here. The post Business Services 3Q 2024 M&A Report appeared first on FOCUS.

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Periculum Capital

MAY 14, 2024

Periculum Capital Company, LLC is pleased to announce it has advised Micro-Dyn Medical Systems, Inc., About Periculum Capital Company, LLC Periculum is a leading investment and merchant banking firm serving the corporate finance needs of middle market companies. Micro-Dyn found the perfect match with the Brydon team.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 16, 2024

5000 fastest growing private company in America and leading IT managed service provider (“MSP”) for small and mid-sized businesses in the Southeast United States backed by LNC Partners (“LNC”) with $700 million of committed capital. FOCUS served as exclusive financial advisor to NCG. We made the right choice with Cantey Tech.”

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OfficeHours

JUNE 27, 2023

That’s the minimum time we recommend allocating to PE prep to be competitive for a megafund or upper middle market placement during on-cycle. Partial list of confirmed interviews happening TONIGHT below and more being added as we go.

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Tyton Partners

JANUARY 18, 2024

While macroeconomic conditions dampened investor sentiment for risk and large-scale M&A transactions, the lower middle market remained healthy and robust, particularly in the global knowledge sector.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While the Fortune 500 has a small number of people earning seven figures a year, the middle market private equity-backed companies have a much higher number. Concept 2: Fragmented market: opportunity. Adam goes on to explain that private equity firms look for fragmented markets.

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Private Equity Equities Business Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. First, Some PE Fundamentals PE investment in the middle market is defined by a fairly common set of criteria.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

These pre-MBA programs are the most prominent in consulting , finance, and technology , which makes sense since most MBA students target these industries. Management consulting firms like to hire candidates from diverse backgrounds, but for tech and finance roles, you have a big advantage with relevant work experience.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 17, 2023

Johnson: You’ve experienced the exit process in addition to leading startup ventures through capital events. Haydock : Marketing and sales approaches are evolving much more quickly today than 20 years ago. What advice do you have for F&B businesses pursuing growth, specifically those that plan to sell?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

Of the middle-market banks , only Jefferies seems to have much of a presence. Firms like the State Bank of India (SBI Capital Markets), IIFL, Arpwood, Trust Group, AK Financial Services, HDFC, Edelweiss, Veda, and o3 Capital are also well-regarded but are closer to middle-market or “in-between-a-bank” firms.

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Tyton Partners

APRIL 10, 2024

Excolere Equity Partners is a leading middle market private equity firm that leverages its deep sector experience and strategic and operational expertise to accelerate the growth and enhance the impact of companies in the Education and Human Capital sector.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2024

There’s an oversupply of capital that would like to invest in MSP assets,” said Abe Garver, managing director and MSP team leader and FOCUS Investment Banking. “We The company was purchased in 2020 by Kian Capital Partners and ParkSouth Ventures. years, according to market sources. Among them, Kaseya’s $3.3

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InvestmentBank.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

One of the biggest struggles with selling in the middle to lower middle market is business valuation expectations. Sellers almost always feel their business is worth far more than what the market will bear. Here are some reasons why this has been the case: The owner is valuing assets and not cash-flows.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Healthcare Private Equity Definition : A healthcare private equity firm raises capital from outside investors (Limited Partners), acquires companies in the healthcare services, devices, and healthcare IT segments, and aims to grow these firms and sell their stakes within 3 – 7 years to realize a return on their investments.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.) and European lists, but you can also add a few of the top schools in the Middle East, such as the American University of Beirut (perhaps more for consulting).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 10, 2024

In Europe, 35% of football clubs have been funded via capital from PE/VC firms, sovereign wealth funds, or private consortiums. A great example is how many European football clubs became distressed during COVID and were forced to seek private capital. include Bruin Capital, Clearlake, and Shamrock Capital.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: In the middle market , Jefferies has recruited some of the top bankers in renewable energy M&A and is expected to do well going forward. What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 30, 2023

What about management consultants and MBAs? Join us tomorrow to learn more about the Periscope Equity process and hear from four individuals that have worked within Growth Equity/Private Equity discuss interviewing and hiring for the Buyside! (“Fund II” or the “Fund”) with $225 million of capital commitments.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 26, 2023

Before joining Periscope Equity, Joe was an Associate at SFW Capital Partners , a middle-market private equity firm, where he was primarily focused on making control investments into analytical technologies, software, and services businesses.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.). You can think of it like this: On-Cycle Recruiting: Fast processes for start dates far in the future.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This monetary easing aims to stimulate economic activity and reduce the cost of capital, making financing for M&A transactions more accessible and attractive.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This monetary easing aims to stimulate economic activity and reduce the cost of capital, making financing for M&A transactions more accessible and attractive.

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