TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

And it will also involve Blinkist’s biggest investor, Insight Partners , taking an additional $30 million in equity in Go1 at an “upround,” but again with the exact numbers not being discussed. Barnes said that an IPO was part of the long-term plan but that “it’s not something we are targeting right now.”

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

It has become a preferred choice for investors seeking attractive returns and diversification from traditional investment options such as stocks and bonds. VC investors provide capital to startups and small businesses in exchange for equity ownership. Venture capital focuses on early-stage companies with high growth potential.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

SC Ventures Founded: 2018 Sector focus: Fintech Ticket size: $1m – $10m Current investments: 22 Exits: N/A Bio: SC Ventures by Standard Chartered invests in disruptive fintech across Series B to pre-IPO stages which can be integrated into the company’s product and service offerings.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Oh, and lots of M&A , IPO , and SPAC deals were happening, so banks made plenty of “COVID hires,” often ignoring qualifications and recruiting norms. Dumb Money : The “Finance” Parts of the Story The filmmakers wanted to convey a “Wall Street bad; populist/rebel retail investors good” message, and that’s fine.

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Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Angel investors A business angel is someone who quite often has a background in business or finance, and has funds to invest in businesses. Equity finance Equity finance involves raising capital for a business by selling shares of ownership to investors in exchange for funding.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses. 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.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Channel 4 Ventures Founded: 2015 Sector focus: Consumer Ticket size: £1m – £5m of media airtime Current investments: 22 Exits: 4 Bio: Channel 4 Ventures offers high growth companies the opportunity to leverage its advertising slots in exchange for equity. It is interested in companies at pre-Series A through to pre-IPO stage.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses. 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.

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Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

For growth-stage companies, you will see plenty of equity offerings: IPOs , SPACs , PIPEs, and follow-on issuances. 146) SunPower / Maxeon – Spin-Off (Centerview and GS) Investor Presentation CBRE and Blackstone / Altus Power – SPAC / IPO (Citi, JPM, MS, and Duff & Phelps) IPO Investor Presentation Fairness Opinion (pg.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, the reality is that many venture capital investors are playing it cautious, wanting to invest in later, safer funding rounds for companies with proven revenue. Ascension Ventures Mini bio: Ascension Ventures is one of the most active seed investors in the UK. of successful exits: N/A Website: www.antler.co

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Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Understanding and optimizing NRR has become crucial for software companies looking to drive sustainable growth and attract buyer and investor interest. A high NRR is evidence of strong customer relationships, predictable revenue, and the potential for compounding growth, all which appeal to buyers and investors.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, one common point across all the verticals is that IPOs are not common because there aren’t that many publicly traded sports teams, stadiums, or arenas. SPAC IPOs for esports companies were “hot” for a short period in 2021, but they seem to have died off by now. to determine the team’s operating leverage ).

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, many sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East have also gotten involved, as have holding companies and consortiums led by people such as Josh Harris (Apollo co-founder and now a famous sports investor). Other firms focusing on “sports-adjacent” companies (analytics, media, tech services, etc.)

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Private equity slowed but not stopped by financing environment Despite record amounts of dry powder accumulating for sponsors, high financing costs, persistent valuation gaps and a closed tech IPO market led to a significant decrease in private equity M&A activity in 2023. Despite some isolated bright spots – such as Thoma Bravo’s $10.7

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The tech deal floodgates still havent opened, as persistent valuation mismatches, a still (mostly) closed tech IPO market, stiff competition and worldwide regulatory scrutiny continue to weigh on activity, particularly for VC-backed exits and mega deals. billion acquisition of Altair, IBMs pending $6.4 So is tech M&A back?

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