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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 12 - What is Microlending?

RKJ Partners

Between 2002 and 2008, the total number of microenterprises in the United States grew from 21.5 Today, virtually all microlenders in America are organized as non-profit organizations and serve as local intermediaries for federal funds. By 2002, there were 650 separate organizations in microfinance. million to 25.4 million in 1999.

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Why Buyers Willing to Pay Up for A Restaurant Brand

Focus Investment Banking

Many owners are bearish when discussing a capital related transaction, be it a capital raise, selling a minority stake, or selling their beloved brand creation. then make improvements and flip that business again, turning a healthy profit. This amount of dry powder looking to buy brands has risen substantially, but why?