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Generative AI startup Typeface acquires two companies, Treat and Narrato, to bolster its portfolio

TechCrunch: M&A

Typeface, a generative AI startup focused on enterprise use cases, has acquired a pair of companies just over a year after raising $165 million at a $1 billion valuation.

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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. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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Understanding Add Backs in M&A: Unveiling Typical Adjustments

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One crucial aspect of M&A process is the consideration of add-backs, which play a significant role in determining a company’s true earnings potential. Discretionary Expenses: Some expenses, like excessive entertainment or travel costs, might not continue under new ownership. What are Add-Backs?

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Strategic Corporate Development in M&A: Driving Innovation and Growth Opportunities

Devensoft

Corporate development through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an increasingly popular strategy for companies seeking to drive innovation and growth opportunities. It requires a strategic approach to ensure that the benefits of M&A are fully realized. This is where strategic corporate development comes into play.

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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. No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United or Mark Cuban and the Mavericks).

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What Financial KPIs Drive Valuation of a Pest Control Business – Webcast

PCO M&A Specialists

In this educational webcast Andrew de la Chapelle, Senior Strategic M&A Consultant and Dan Gordon, Founder of PCO M&A Specialists have a detailed and highly entertaining conversation to help demystify what is required for business owners to maximize their hard work.

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Hopin, the struggling virtual conference unicorn, sells events and engagement units to RingCentral

TechCrunch: M&A

Hopin , the virtual events startup that saw its star (and valuation) rise quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is most definitely coming down to earth. Today the company announced that it has sold its Events and Session business units to RingCentral for an undisclosed sum. Disclosure: TechCrunch has been a customer of Hopin’s.)

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