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Hopin, the struggling virtual conference unicorn, sells events and engagement units to RingCentral

TechCrunch: M&A

Hopin , the virtual events startup that saw its star (and valuation) rise quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is most definitely coming down to earth. We expect the technology and outstanding talent from Hopin will accelerate our ability to achieve these goals and help us differentiate our entire video portfolio.”

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Wall Street loves this recent IPO with one analyst calling it the ‘social network trading platform’

CNBC: Investing

It has a set of viral features like social trading (use of influences), copy trading (mimics successful investor portfolios), and AI-driven smart portfolios offering retail investors thematic/strategy-based trading." "We view eToro as a clear share gainer in retail trading/investing. "We have ETOR trading at 26.5x

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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?

Mergers and Inquisitions

SVB’s deposits grew from ~$62 billion at the end of 2019 to $173 billion at the end of 2022, and its loan-to-deposit ratio went completely out of whack: Tech startups were flush with cash due to a ridiculous fundraising environment in 2020 – 2021, and they put the money they raised in the bank. billion loss on a $21 billion portfolio.

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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Portfolio Structure: Unlike MM portfolios, SM portfolios do not have to be market–neutral or based on pair trades; many SM funds also tend to run much more concentrated portfolios (e.g., 10 – 15 positions rather than 100+). Internal meetings where you discuss new ideas and your current positions with the rest of the team.

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Food Distribution is Ripe for M&A

Focus Investment Banking

Between 2013 and 2019, food distribution generated a steady flow of deals with strategics driving the majority of activity. Along with greater buyer interest in recent years, valuations have also experienced an upswing with EV/EBITDA multiples steadily increasing since 2013.

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The TRADE predictions series 2024: Market volatility

The TRADE

In Q3-Q4 of 2023, there was an emphasis on the cost of collateral and the strategies firms use to efficiently utilise their asset portfolios for collateral purposes. The direction of rate adjustments, whether increasing or decreasing, will be a crucial area of global attention. 

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Ophthalmology – 2024 Update: Entering a Mature Stage

Focus Investment Banking

Some PPMs have gotten very large, with partnerships across a broad geographic area and valuations likely north of $1B. The Deal Environment in 2024 Transaction volumes in 2023 and 2024 have remained significant, though down from their peaks in 2019 and immediately after COVID-19. These PPM companies may be worth under $100M.