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Getaround aims to scale car-sharing platform with HyreCar acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

HyreCar brings other assets to the table, including extensive user data and strong risk management solutions, according to Zaid. Used car rental dealership Holmes Auto had agreed to buy HyreCar for $7.75 million, but Getaround outbid the company at auction earlier this week.

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What is Freight on Board (FOB)? Origin vs. Destination

Peak Frameworks

Difference between FOB Origin and FOB Destination FOB Origin: Title and responsibility of the transfer of the goods from the seller to the buyer as soon as they're loaded onto the transportation mode. Risk Management Awareness of FOB terms ensures that risks, especially in international transactions, are anticipated and managed.

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The 4 Types of Real Estate Investments (Land, Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

Peak Frameworks

Distribution Centers Facilities that support the transportation and distribution of goods, like the FedEx World Hub in Memphis, Tennessee. However, risks include economic cycles, technological advancements, and environmental regulations. Each category offers distinct opportunities for growth, risk management, and wealth creation.

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Advisor Feature: Jimmy Span in the Grand Strand 

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Jimmy has served clients in many industries throughout his M&A career, including technology, manufacturing, transportation, construction, light industrial, professional services, automotive, and specialty retail. Understanding that and incorporating risk management into their strategic plan will help mitigate future threats.”

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Our List of 10 Private Equity Firms Investing in Software to Watch

Software Equity Group

Vista is a significant player in SaaS, having made five investments in 2023 in companies like Duck Creek Technologies, a core systems provider for the insurance industry, subscription management analytics firm TRG Screen, and integrated payments platform EngageSmart. The firm has made 878 total investments since inception.

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Dedicated commodity trading firms such as Trafigura and Gunvor that buy and sell physical commodities and transport them globally. You will gain a highly specialized skill set, and if you’re on the physical trading side, you’ll also gain a solid network and relationships with buyers, sellers, and transportation/storage companies.

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Meet the Top Strategic Buyers Investing in SaaS

Software Equity Group

Splunk’s software enables business intelligence, predictive analytics, monitoring, and management of applications, IT operations, and security. Ideagen Ideagen is a developer of compliance management software for multiple industry sectors including transportation, healthcare, and aerospace.