OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

During the hold period, the private equity firm can improve operations, management structure, and financial strategies to optimize the business. Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Investment 130

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. Firms like Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , and J.P.

M&A 40

M&A Boutique Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions 40

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. Firms like Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , and J.P.

M&A 40

M&A Boutique Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions 40

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

During the hold period, the private equity firm can improve operations, management structure, and financial strategies to optimize the business. Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

The investing activities comprise the long-term asset purchase or sale. Add to it all the incoming cash from various sources like cash sale of goods or services, proceeds from the sale of assets or investments, the funds acquired by the issue of shares or through bank loans, etc.

Accountant 98

Accountant Finance Finance Profitability 98

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

They over-complicated the financial model (e.g., They invest when companies already have revenue (like PE firms), but they do so by purchasing minority stakes , holding them, and selling in an IPO or M&A exit (like VC firms). So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.”

Equities 105

Equities Valuation Financial Statement Financial Modeling 105

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). In the 2010s, startups began to postpone their IPOs, but they still needed funding. There’s usually a long list of previous VC investors as well.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105