TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 31, 2023

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. It looks very much like [analytics software] Mixpanel or Amplitude but applied to engineering work.

Engineering 251

Engineering IPO Acquisitions IT 251

Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

This stage requires mastering valuation techniques, conducting thorough market research, and engaging in insightful discussions with management teams to unearth the true potential of the company. This stage may also entail consultation with subject matter experts like geologists or engineers, particularly for sectors like Oil & Gas.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Financial Models 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 12, 2023

They want a $2 million seed investment at a $20 million post-money valuation, meaning that we (the VCs) will own 10% if we invest. Here’s a summary of the different stages: Since the asking valuation is $20 million, we can reframe this case study as: “Could this company potentially reach 100x that valuation, or $2 billion?

Capital 52

Capital Valuation Boutique Banking 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

This style is about purchasing minority stakes in cash-flow-negative-but-high-growth companies that want to scale and eventually go public or sell (think: Uber or Airbnb before their IPOs). Valuations are high, the returns depend on future growth, and deals are for primary capital , i.e., new cash the business needs.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

Growth” was less of a goal than financial engineering and multiple expansion via cost cuts to improve metrics like Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). For example, Industrial Growth Partners (IGP) focuses on “engineered products businesses” and “niche industrial services companies.”

Private Equity 66

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 66

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Companies lacking cash turned to M&A to provide liquidity, while companies with cash on hand were able to capitalize on depressed valuations and undertake strategic transactions.

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers Finance 59

M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 12, 2023

Second, impact to deal valuation or terms. Concerning valuation or deal terms, the earlier you detect a breach or a strong possibility of a breach, the better so you can help corporate development decide how best to address the issues. AS: I agree with that, especially the social engineering risks.

IT 52

IT M&A Insurance Securities 52