Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. For private equity (PE) groups, these rates determine the cost of capital, which is essential for their investment strategies.

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the world of business and finance, understanding key concepts such as enterprise value, private equity investments, and business valuation is crucial for making right decisions.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This site has already covered investment banking interview questions , private equity interview questions , and venture capital interview questions , so the next topic on the list seemed to be growth equity interview questions. Q: Why growth equity? Q: Why not go into private equity, venture capital, or startups?

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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. The hierarchy in DTC business valuations reflects a balance between risk and reward.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

My biggest takeaway from this year’s MTD 100 is the growing number of large tire dealerships that are either owned or backed by private equity groups. which in 2021 was acquired by a group of investors led by BayPine LP. Audax Private Equity, with offices in San Francisco and Boston, Mass., Los Angeles, Calif.-based

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

b' E159: Building an Empire - Businesses, Private Equity, And M&A - With Adam Coffey - Watch Here rn rn _ rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

He has had the honor of serving as president and CEO of three national private equity-backed service companies over the past 21 years. The private equity world has changed drastically since Adam first started. Adam was recruited to join this industry and he was initially unfamiliar with the concept of private equity.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.”

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 While average valuations in the U.S.

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The M&A Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2015

He and the Merit Harbor team work with middle-market business owners looking to grow, acquire or sell companies in the $10mm to $100mm valuation range. It wasn’t too long ago when private equity firms had the power – and ability – to do very little heavy lifting in order to enjoy a substantial growth on their return in a short period of time.

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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 currently employs 31 professionals.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

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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.

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SDR Ventures

AUGUST 24, 2022

Roundtable Overview During a recent virtual roundtable hosted by GF Data, SDR’s Scott Mitchell joined fellow M&A professionals to discuss the state of lower-middle market M&A and private capital markets. Overall, 2021 appears to be headed for a significant surge in deal activity at strong valuations.

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Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

Private Equity (PE) often becomes the coveted next step for many investment bankers, promising new dimensions within the financial landscape. This phase delves into identifying external growth drivers and internal synergies that could arise from merging portfolio companies, ultimately boosting valuations.

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The type of business and equity raise The key distinction to start with is the type of your business and, therefore, the style of investors you will be talking to. Suppose your business is a fast-growth technology startup, and you’re speaking to tech-focused angel investors or venture capitalists.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Software Equity Group closely monitors M&A activity, historical trends, and insights from the investor and strategic buyer community to paint a more complete picture of what’s happening. Here’s a closer look at what the future looks like for the SaaS M&A market and its valuation multiples.

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Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Given geopolitical instability, high interest rates, and the perception that B2B SaaS valuation multiples are declining, it is no great surprise that many founders interested in pursuing a transaction are considering delaying a liquidity event. Continue reading to learn more about what is driving today’s B2B SaaS valuation multiples.

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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.

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Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The difference pays off in higher valuations: Companies that can retain and grow within their customer bases, particularly in the face of a recession, are rewarded with higher multiples. Understanding and optimizing NRR has become crucial for software companies looking to drive sustainable growth and attract buyer and investor interest.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

b' Investor and Entrepreneur - Carl Allen, Shares His Expertise on Buying and Selling Businesses - Watch Here rn rn About The Guest(s): Carl Allen is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker with almost three decades of experience buying and selling businesses. rn Furthermore, sellers must determine who their ideal buyer is.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

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Wizenius

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Leverage Buyouts (LBO) are a strategic financial maneuver where a financial sponsor, typically a private equity firm, acquires a target company by utilizing a substantial amount of debt alongside a smaller portion of equity. In an LBO scenario, both debt and equity investors commit capital to the target company.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 8, 2024

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 7, 2024

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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The New York Times: Banking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Investment firms are raising record sums for real estate secondary funds that cut private deals to buy assets from investors who can’t otherwise exit.

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Software Equity Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Our report provides context for private companies to better understand factors influencing their valuations and evaluate how they can position themselves within a changing marketplace. This post will examine the current state of public SaaS company valuations and what it means for private companies. What is the SEG Index?

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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. At the EB, we were a lot more thoughtful about the buyers we reached out to and tended to have tighter processes. Knowledge is Power.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Covering a wide range of topics from integration to valuation, the podcast aims to equip professionals with the knowledge to navigate the ever-changing landscape of mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience in buy-side M&A and has worked in various roles in private equity-backed businesses. is important."

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TM Capital

MARCH 10, 2023

ROBUST MARKET ACTIVITY & ATTRACTIVE VALUATIONS FOR LEADING BUSINESSES Over the last 15 years, TM Capital has established a market-leading Equipment Rental and Dealer sector practice, advising a broad range of privately-owned and financialbacked clients. billion in aggregate enterprise value. Realized.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

MAY 12, 2023

Investors, who have wiped out 90% of THG’s market value since September 2020, react to the latest development THG has ended talks about a possible takeover bid by Apollo saying the private equity company’s offer is an inadequate valuation of the online retail tech company.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From training, then funding, and post-acquisition support rn _ rn About The Guest(s): Joshua Catlett is an investor and advisor in the private healthcare sector. He is now the founder of a M&A advisory consultancy and brokerage, helping private practices in the healthcare sector prepare for sale and find buyers.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s how: Lower Cost of Debt Private equity firms typically use leverage (borrowed capital) to finance a significant portion of their acquisitions. This increased affordability can boost the returns for investors, making acquisitions more appealing.

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