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PE firm PartnerOne paid $28M for HeadSpin, a fraction of its $1.1B valuation set by ICONIQ and Dell Technologies Capital

TechCrunch: M&A

million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch. Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 The fire sale was reported by TechCrunch last week.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

This sector is the most different in terms of valuation and technical analysis because of nuances around licensing, player salaries, and different revenue streams. Be prepared to discuss a recent sports deal (ideally involving a team or league) and have a rough idea of the trends, drivers, and valuation differences (see below).

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M&A in the Digital Age: How Tech is Supercharging Dealmaking

Sun Acquisitions

Virtual data rooms (VDRs) and AI-powered document review tools have revolutionized the game. VDRs offer secure, cloud-based platforms for storing and sharing vast documents. At the same time, AI can analyze contracts, financial statements, and other critical documents with superhuman speed and accuracy.

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Socure acquires identity verification startup Berbix for $70M

TechCrunch: M&A

billion valuation during the heady fundraising days of late 2021 (and $100 million earlier in 2021), today announced that it has acquired identity verification service Berbix for $70 million in cash and stock transactions. Socure , the identity verification service that raised a massive $450 million Series E round at a $4.5

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Insurance Agency Valuation 101: Understanding the Essentials

Sica Fletcher

As one of the most active M&A firms in the insurance sector, we are frequently asked how insurance agency valuations work. This article discusses the fundamentals of insurance agency valuations, plus a few lesser-known factors that play into these processes before we give an overview of the insurance M&A market in 2024.

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Differences Between a Business Appraisal and Business Valuation

Lake Country Advisors

At the core of the debate of business appraisal vs business valuation, both approaches aim to determine a company’s worth. So, what’s the difference between a business appraisal and a business valuation? Approaches to Business Valuation To achieve a comprehensive business valuation, professionals employ a range of methods.

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Unveiling the Unseen: 5 Unexpected Factors That Impact Your Business’s Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

As you meticulously evaluate financial statements, assess market conditions, and fine-tune your pitch, it’s crucial not to overlook the less conspicuous elements that can significantly influence your business’s valuation in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).