OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. This has a number of implications.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Finance 130

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Mergers and Acquisitions 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Is Private Equity Right for You? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves Do you think PE is for you? You’ve got your dream private equity!

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Investment Banking Analyst 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 27, 2023

How does one go from IB to Media? Transitioning from a career in investment banking to the dynamic world of media may seem like a significant shift. open.spotify.com/show/7aeLSeoDAPHEGZ89UECnmk We are excited to host Rhea Harsoor as she shares her insights and journey from Investment Banking to Media and Entertainment TODAY AT 3PM ET

Entertainment 130

Entertainment Investment Banking Media Bank 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, interest rate movements can have a very significant impact on the outlook of their investments since PE uses such a large amount of debt to finance transactions. Therefore, ideal private equity target companies have steady cash flows and minimize variable or unexpected costs.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Debt Equities 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Equities Debt 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

Investors 100

Investors Private Equity Debt Equities 100

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

Investors 100

Investors Private Equity Equities Debt 100

How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

Mentor Nick Bradley Nick Doesn't Tweet Nick Bradley @TheNickBradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. Host of the #1 Business Podcast in the UK "Scale Up With Nick Bradley".

M&A 130

M&A Media Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, one of the most important considerations for a successful investment is determining the value the firm will receive at exit, which directly impacts fund returns. Private equity investors often have a 5 to 7-year investment horizon and expect a significant return at the end of this hold period.

Investors 100

Investors IPO Private Equity Initial Public Offering 100

OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

.” These webinars are packed with valuable insights from industry professionals and experts in the world of Finance – from private equity to investment banking, career transitions, career growth, and a whole lot more! How was your experience recruiting into Private Equity?

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Private Equity Bank Banking 130

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. What about VIP ticket sales, apparel licensing, and media partnerships? How many individuals can be team owners?

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

The paper LBO is one of the most commonly used and intimidating interview techniques for private equity. Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Valuation Equities Debt 147

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Intrepid Banker Insights

JULY 15, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Digital Media: Marketing Services M&A Recap for H1 2024 Just released: Our Marketing Services M&A Recap for the first half of 2024! This report covers the latest trends and influential deals shaping the marketing and advertising industry.

Digital Media 52

Digital Media Media M&A Private Equity 52

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

“Can I just break into investment banking or private equity?” Individuals looking to break into investment banking or private equity / growth equity / hedge funds / corporate development coming in from non-traditional backgrounds should understand that getting someone to listen to your story is all part of the prep.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Investment Banking Equities Investors 130

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Having spent time in technology growth equity and VC in college, I realized quickly that my passions and career goals didn’t align with RX or the exit opps from MM banking to MM private equity. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

Private Equity 173

Private Equity Recruitment Bank Banking 173

Growth Business

MAY 19, 2023

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success UPDATED: The UK has the most developed web of angel investor networks in Europe with 15,000 angel investors dotted around the country, according to the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA). They’ve been generous with their cash, too.

Investors 105

Investors Investment Funds Business 105

How2Exit

APRIL 9, 2023

In 2019, they saw the rise of big media companies entering the space, such as CNN and the New York Times. Michael and his wife have achieved success without taking on any investors or business agents, and without any debt in their balance sheets. AI is already making its mark in the digital media space. billion monthly users.

M&A 130

M&A Media Mergers and Acquisitions Business 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Check out our Private Equity Curriculum Celebrating 10/31 with LIMITED ACCESS to $10.31 Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Investment Banking Analyst 130

Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. Top Software Private Equity Firms Here is a select list of the most active PE investors in the SaaS and software industry over the past year (data taken from the SEG 2024 Annual SaaS Report ). The firm employs 93 professionals.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Portfolio 52

The TRADE

JUNE 5, 2024

Designed to rival the likes of incumbent exchanges Nasdaq and NYSE in the US, Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has raised $120 million from around a dozen investors including BlackRock and Citadel Securities in a funding round closed in May. Citadel Securities had not responded to a request for comment at the time of publishing.

Securities 111

Securities Capital Raising Investors Financial Institution 111

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 24, 2024

In the dynamic realm of direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses, a clear hierarchy emerges in private equity valuations, largely based on the perceived stability, scalability, control over supply chains and customer experiences. Physical stores increase brand visibility and credibility.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

OfficeHours

JANUARY 15, 2024

Follow over 500 pieces of Content curated by OfficeHours Coaches Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors In today’s world, there is much uncertainty around public markets. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Boutique Equities 130

OfficeHours

AUGUST 14, 2023

Chris Sacca, the famed venture investor, gives an example of how a 15-year-old did exactly that here and secured an internship at Lowercase Capital. To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” of OfficeHours Placements! Are you focused on recruiting in 2023?

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Private Equity Equities Investment 130

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So you want to pursue a role in Private Equity and Growth Equity? Visit the OfficeHours Blog and follow us on our social media accounts: Instagram , LinkedIn , YouTube , TikTok , and Twitter for our latest updates.+ ANSWER THIS FORM 3 Years (and counting!) of OfficeHours Placements!

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Debt M&A Investment 130

How2Exit

APRIL 10, 2023

He quickly realized that the bigger problem was companies wanting to raise money rather than investors needing to deploy money into cryptocurrency. They also help their clients to talk to lenders for the debt portion of the deal and to talk to private equity firms to see what their criteria is.

Capital 130

Capital Investors Investment Broker 130

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Despite investment in the first half of 2023 dropping to £4.6bn from 2022’s £10.8bn as a result of rising interest rates, high inflation, a decrease in valuations and geopolitical tensions globally, UK fintechs are still attracting more VC investment than all other EMEA fintechs combined, with a significant percentage coming from US investors.

Investment 111

Investment Funds Capital Investors 111

Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

They were introduced by the government in 1995 (a year after EIS was introduced) to facilitate investment in local private business, incentivising investors with generous tax reliefs. They may opt for loan notes or equity shares. Management teams usually have a background in fund management rather than private equity investment.

Capital 109

Capital Investment Funds Media 109

OfficeHours

MAY 16, 2023

Different types of price volatility can be both positive and negative, as they create trading opportunities for other investors or cause market disruptions. Hedge funds are also often activist investors, which means that they take an active role in managing the companies in which they invest. and how our process works.

Financial Market 130

Financial Market Funds Risk Management Trading 130

OfficeHours

AUGUST 23, 2023

Growth Equity (ex-TCV Investor) Webinar TOMORROW at 12PM ET! Come listen to Alice speak about her time recruiting as a Lazard IB Associate into TCV Growth Equity! How did your investment banking experience help you succeed in growth equity investing and beyond? Think it’s too late for you to recruit as an Associate?

Equities 130

Equities Recruitment Investment Banking Investment 130

OfficeHours

JULY 14, 2023

The best way to do fully grasp your investor acumen is to speak through your previous deal experience – which is exactly why interviewers will generally take this approach in the first round. Next, have concrete reasons as to why private equity – which ideally naturally stem from your story.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Accountant 130

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.

Funds 97

Funds Business Finance Finance 97

Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The bankers on the panel shared the belief that the quality of SPAC sponsors has increased as private equity firms, successful dealmakers and well-regarded VC investors launching their own SPACs. Direct listings were simply a liquidity event for private investors and employee shareholders until the summer of 2020.

IPO 52

IPO Mergers and Acquisitions Investors Private Equity 52

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I worked with the family business under the family’s ownership for three years and then with the private equity group who acquired and partnered with the family business as a platform for another three years. We hear all the time if you’re on social media about acquiring businesses for $0.00 down, it happens.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Equities 52

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I recently joined a women’s network for my investing sector and I’m excited to meet other like-minded investors to trade ideas with and keep as part of my expanding social and professional circles. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) You can also check our various course curriculums for different careers (i.e.

Economics 130

Economics Finance Finance CFA 130