May, 2023

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Go1 snaps up speed reading app Blinkist to expand in enterprise learning

TechCrunch: M&A

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. First, it is snapping up Blinkist , a startup out of Berlin that had built a platform to discover and read abbreviated versions of longer non-fiction books — “Blinks” that typically take no more than 15 minutes to read or listen to.

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Public takeovers in the UK real estate sector

JD Supra: Mergers

BCLP has analysed all of the completed and ongoing public takeover transactions in the UK real estate sector since the beginning of 2019. Deal activity during that period has been consistently strong, with 15 completed transactions and three currently ongoing.

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When Is A Good Time To Make A Move? The Emotions & Excuses To Battle When Deciding

H. Friedman Search

The time is never right and other excuses we tell ourselves when choosing whether or not it’s the right time to make a move. Isn’t it true? Today’s blog is going to explore the mental issues behind making a move. Transition is never easy. It’s not just that we are concerned about what we are leaving behind, but it’s also what the future holds for us.

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The Challenges and Benefits of Acquiring Smaller Companies

Midaxo

Introduction: Acquiring smaller companies has become a widely used strategy for organizations to expand their market presence and increase their competitiveness. While high-profile acquisitions often grab headlines, acquisitions of smaller companies are much more common and, in many cases, more successful. In this post, we will explore some of the challenges and benefits associated with acquiring smaller companies and shed light on why big companies pursue such deals.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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New CFIUS Guidance on Date for Submission of Mandatory Filings

Deal Lawyers

A new FAQ on the CFIUS website reads as follows: How does CFIUS determine the ‘completion date,’ in assessing whether a mandatory filing should be submitted, where the foreign person first acquires equity interest but will not receive CFIUS triggering rights until after CFIUS’s review?

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Top DCF Modeling Courses for Aspiring Finance Professionals

OfficeHours

The discounted cash flow analysis, commonly referred to as the DCF, along with the Leverage Buyout Analysis, commonly referred to as the LBO, are some of the most commonly used and complex financial modeling techniques on the Street today. A lot of young finance professionals are overwhelmed by the number of options they have when it comes to learning materials.

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SPAC Litigation: A Review of Recent Developments

JD Supra: Mergers

In Short - SPAC Deals: Special purpose acquisition companies ("SPACs") boomed in 2020 as a means of taking early-stage private companies public. Following enhanced scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the poor post-merger performance of many SPACs, the SPAC bubble burst in early 2021 as investors and dealmakers turned their attention elsewhere.

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What To Do When There Are Rumblings In The Street

H. Friedman Search

Anyone who has been a student of the industry of public finance for years can feel it. Issuance is down, interest rates are rising, and the FED is still increasing interest rates which makes it more expensive for borrowing. Under economic monetary planning, traditionally that makes it more expensive to borrow whether you are a consumer, an organization, or in our case a municipality or a conduit issuer.

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Anglo reorganises in pursuit of growth as finance boss retires

Global Banking & Finance

Anglo reorganises in pursuit of growth as finance boss retires (Reuters) -Anglo American’s Finance Director Stephen Pearce will retire this year and the company will consolidate its production businesses into two regions as the miner pursues growth in “future-enabling” minerals, the company said on Wednesday.

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Contingent Value Rights: Key Components & Trends

Deal Lawyers

Contingent Value Rights, or CVRs, are the public company analog of an earnout, and like earnouts are a tool for bridging valuation gaps between buyers and sellers.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Three Lessons I Learned at Harvard Business School

OfficeHours

Last week, I graduated from Harvard Business School. HBS had been my dream for as long as I can remember, yet the experience and the lessons I’ve learned over the past two years were vastly beyond what I could ever have imagined or anticipated. When I get asked whether the business school was worth it, my response is always “YES, but not in the ways I had expected.

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Ripple acquires crypto custody startup Metaco for $250 million

TechCrunch: M&A

Ripple has announced that it has acquired Metaco, a cryptocurrency custody company based in Switzerland, for $250 million in cash and Ripple equity. With this move, Ripple will expand its offerings as it will now be able to custody, issue and settle any type of tokenized asset. “Metaco is a proven leader in institutional digital asset custody with an exceptional executive bench and a truly unmatched customer track record,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a statement.

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Global software M&A volume rebounds

JD Supra: Mergers

Tech valuations fell through the second half 2022 and M&A in the sector shifted gears producing a rise in lower-value deals, particularly among private equity (PE) firms. That trend continued in Q1 2023 For the past two years, global software M&A has been on a winning streak, but things began to shift in the second half of 2022, as valuations began to drop, driving down deal values.

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10 Concepts We Can Learn About Buying Pet Care Businesses From How2Exit's Interview W/ Kevin Moyer

How2Exit

10 Concepts We Can Learn About Buying Petcare Businesses From How2Exit's Interview W/ Kevin Moyer Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Technology Due Diligence: The Private Equity vs. Strategic Corporate Buyer Perspective

Beyond M&A

Technology due diligence varies when performed by two major players in the field: Private Equity (PE) firms and Strategic Corporate Buyers. Strategic Corporate Buyers: Leveraging Industry Knowledge in Technology Due Diligence Strategic Corporate Buyers, often already established within the same industry as the target company, possess an edge regarding technology due diligence.

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The Key to a Winning M&A Pipeline

Midaxo

Introduction The landscape of M&A is undergoing significant changes, driven by evolving market dynamics and technological advancements. The traditional approach of large, one-off deals is giving way to smaller, more frequent programmatic ones that involve more flexibility and agility. Similarly, the reliance on advisory-led deals is decreasing, with more companies opting for own-sourced deals that offer greater control and cost-efficiency.

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Getting your dream job as an investment banker typically requires a combination of education, relevant work experience, and networking.

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Okay, which analyzes engineers’ productivity, sells to Stripe

TechCrunch: M&A

Fintech giant Stripe has acquired Okay , a startup that developed a low-code analytics software to help engineering leaders better understand how their teams are performing , the companies told TechCrunch exclusively. Founded in 2019, Okay participated in Y Combinator’s Winter 2020 cohort before going on to raise a total of $6.6 million in capital from the likes of Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Private Markets Update - 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the inaugural Private Markets Update, which highlights developments in the European private markets, covering the issues that matter to investors in alternative assets. Touching on themes as diverse as predictions for fintech, transatlantic restructuring trends and aligning price expectations in the German Mittelstand, we review what we learned from markets shifts in 2022 and share predictions for 2023 and beyond.

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12 Concepts We Can Learn About HR in M&A From How2Exit's Interview With Dr. Klint Kendrick

How2Exit

12 Concepts We Can Learn About __ From How2Exit's Interview With Dr. Klint Kendrick - Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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Navigating Tech Due Diligence in the Era of Advanced AI: A Guide for Investors

Beyond M&A

Many of us assessed AI targets before the current wave of technologies was released. Yet with models like GPT-4 becoming commonplace, the landscape of technology due diligence is rapidly evolving. This shift necessitates a fresh understanding of what to look for, how AI impacts intellectual property (IP), and what this means for investors. Let’s explore the key changes and provide some actionable tips for investors on why tech due diligence is more critical than ever in this brave new worl

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Q1 Reflections: Passive Candidates, Timelines & More

H. Friedman Search

The following blog will differ from most other formats that you have gotten used to. With the advent of Chat GPT – I am making this disclaimer: these are the thoughts and words of Harlan Friedman, and they only reflect what I as a Senior Recruiter in the space of public finance have seen over the first ninety-odd days of 2023. Other respected individuals in this space may see otherwise; however, I wanted to share my personal reflections, not an AI-generated commentary on the public finance world

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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05-31-2023 Newsletter: How to think about Body Language in Finance Interviews

OfficeHours

As the era of exclusive video interviews gradually fades and finance professionals return to the office, the significance of mastering body language during in-person interviews cannot be underestimated. While video interviews made it easier to appear presentable and personable, showcasing only our shoulders and up, the shift back to face-to-face interactions introduces new challenges.

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Mozilla buys Fakespot, a startup that identifies fake reviews, to bring shopping tools to Firefox

TechCrunch: M&A

Mozilla announced today that it has acquired Fakespot , a startup that offers a website and browser extension that helps users identify fake or unreliable reviews. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fakespot’s offerings can be used to spot fake reviews listed on various online marketplaces including Amazon, Yelp, TripAdvisor and more.

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UK M&A volume continues to impress despite value crunch

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK M&A market had a mixed start to the year, with deal activity showing strength but with values shifting to the smaller side. There were 483 transactions in Q1 2023, up 13% on the previous quarter and remaining well above pre-pandemic levels. Value, however, continued to slump, falling by 31% quarter-on-quarter to US$22.2 billion, a low not seen since Q2 2016.

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9 Concepts We Can Learn About Raising Capital From How2Exit's Interview W/ Richard Luftig

How2Exit

9 Concepts We Can Learn About Raising Capital From How2Exit's Interview W/ Richard Luftig - Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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The Lex Newsletter: Tokyo comes to Wall Street (again)

Financial Times - Banking

Japanese financial groups have been beefing up their US presence

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The ideal work environment

Growth Business

By Jon Sumner on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Employers are keen to ask new employees about the type of work environment that they prefer during interviews, this is to ascertain an interviewees suitability for the job. For example, if you work in a fast paced, target driven sales environment a person that struggles under pressure, may not necessarily fit the bill.

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05-30-2023 Newsletter: Rethinking Advice: Beyond the Illusion of ‘Rich’ and ‘Prestige’

OfficeHours

Are you tired of relying on advice from forums that glorify the pursuit of wealth and status? Yes, I’m looking at you, future investment associate. WELL, LET’S FACE IT. The online world is flooded with forums and communities that promote the notion that being rich and having prestige is the ultimate measure of achievement. While financial stability and recognition certainly have their merits, they don’t necessarily guarantee happiness or fulfillment.

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Getaround aims to scale car-sharing platform with HyreCar acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

Peer-to-peer car-sharing company Getaround said Thursday it will acquire the assets of HyreCar, another car-sharing marketplace, for $9.45 million. Getaround expects to realize up to $75 million of run rate annualized gross booking value from the deal, which the company says will contribute to positive adjusted EBITDA profitability. “At this acquisition price point, we believe this deal will deliver strong long-term value for Getaround stakeholders,” said Sam Zaid, CEO and founder of

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?