Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 30, 2025

Things started to accelerate in 2015, with a tremendous spike from 2019 to 2021 when more than 15 DSOs were created each year. Over 100 transactions were completed each year since 2021 according to Pitchbook. We feel this is the best method to separate dentist-owned practices from private equity-backed DSOs.

Private Equity

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 12, 2023

billion valuation in May 2021 when it announced a $130 million Series C. Atlassian announced this morning that it is acquiring video messaging service Loom for $975 million, the same company that had a $1.53 That was when companies were still thinking about all work being cloud-based and the future looked oh so bright.

Valuation

Deal Lawyers

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

PitchBook recently published its 2023 Venture Capital Valuations Report, and not surprisingly, the news is pretty grim. VC valuations continued to head south from their 2021-22 levels. Not surprisingly, exit prospects weren’t great either.

Valuation

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 20, 2025

Boston, MA | July 15 REGISTER NOW Forbes reported in 2021 that Saturn raised $44 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst, Insight Partners, and Coatue, with participation from Bezos Expeditions, Marc Benioff, Dara Khosrowshahi, and Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures, among others. high schools have support for Saturn.

Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 12, 2023

Overview - The year 2022 started strong but proved to be a mixed year for M&A in what could be described as a return to earth after the record-setting year that was 2021. M&A market alone exceeded $2 trillion in 2021 – a staggering figure that crushed (by nearly 30%) the then-existing record established in 2015.

Mergers

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

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. Coming off of a huge couple of years of business during the pandemic, in 2021, it was valued at nearly $7.7 Its customer list features Slack, VMware, UPS, Pepsi and many more.

Business

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 27, 2023

billion valuation during the heady fundraising days of late 2021 (and $100 million earlier in 2021), today announced that it has acquired identity verification service Berbix for $70 million in cash and stock transactions. Socure , the identity verification service that raised a massive $450 million Series E round at a $4.5

Valuation

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 27, 2023

Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone. ” Laplanche is referring to the BNPL-style product that Upgrade launched in October 2021, which lets users pay down their debt over six to 36 months with a fixed interest rate. .

Finance

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 31, 2023

billion at a $50 billion valuation after being valued at $95 billion in March of 2021. Angel investors include executives from Plaid, Brex and Instacart, along with Stripe CEO Patrick Collison. We use metrics and data to make an engineering team more efficient and effective,” Boulanger told TechCrunch in an interview. “It

Engineering

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. from 2021 by the end of the year.

Valuation

CNBC: Investing

JULY 1, 2025

It's been a volatile ride since then, as the company navigates expansion in a competitive fast casual dining space, as well as a rich valuation that has some reluctant to chase into all-time highs. Looking at the weekly chart, first we see a third attempt since 2021 to break through the $140 region. year over year.

IT

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.

Valuation

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Summary of: Software Company Valuations in 2025: Trends, Multiples, and Strategic Implications As we move into 2025, software company valuations are entering a new phaseone shaped by macroeconomic recalibration, AI-driven disruption, and a more disciplined capital environment. However, not all AI is valued equally.

Valuation

The Harvard Law School Forum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As predicted in our previous M&A report, 2022 has not lived up to the runaway performance of 2021. Indeed, the markdown in EBITDA multiples will make many opportunities all the more compelling over the next six to 12 months, and acquisitions made during this period promise to deliver when valuations recover. more…).

M&A

Growth Business

JUNE 7, 2023

During 2021, Britain’s fintech industry attracted a record £9.5bn in investment – nearly half of all investments in Europe. per cent this year and achieved unicorn status in September 2021, having raised £61m in funding. Fintechs hiring now #1 – Marshmallow Insurtech Marshmallow recorded a growth rate of 659.8

Funds

How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

It is also important to have an accurate valuation of the business and to be aware of any liabilities or assets that could affect the sale. Ron Concept 1: Maximize Business Value When Exiting When it comes to exiting a business, maximizing value is of paramount importance. Finally, it is important to have a well-thought-out exit strategy.

M&A

Growth Business

JULY 19, 2023

At the end of 2021 we were celebrating a golden age of VC funding with $621bn pouring into start-ups around the world over the course of the year. By Chris Lascelles on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success It’s a great time to raise venture capital – or is it? Some commentators predicted 2022 would be even bigger.

Capital

Growth Business

JULY 5, 2023

. “High interest rates have ended the era of cheap money, slashing valuations and forcing start-ups to focus on what really matters: profitability and sustainable business models”, says Eli David, CEO of StartupBlink. However, this was lower than its 2021 seed funding count, which stood at more than 200 investments.

Funds

Growth Business

JUNE 8, 2023

Global tech exits — through both IPOs and M&A — remain stagnant, with $21bn in value so far this year, compared to a peak of $177bn in 2020 and $166bn in 2021. 2021 was a clear outlier, with investment volumes and valuations now returning to long-term averages.”

Investment

Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

On January 22, 2021, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed en banc the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision appraising outsourcing and financial services company SourceHOV Holdings, Inc. based on a discounted cash flow analysis ("DCF"). SourceHOV Holdings Inc. Manichaean Capital LLC, No. 215, 2020 (Del.

DCF

Transactional Delights

JANUARY 24, 2021

Disclaimers: [link] In what seems to be a trend of shareholders contesting go-privates based on concerns over valuation ( Vista – Pluralsight , Alta Fox / Pembroke / etc. The deal is valued at ~$1 billion and expected to close by the first quarter of 2021 [2]. On January 11, 2021, T. On January 19, 2021, CKH responds to T.

Investors

Solganick & Co.

MARCH 11, 2022

Following a record-setting 2021 for lower middle market software M&A, the Software Top 50 highlights the most active software-focused dealmakers on the Axial platform. “Public market software company valuations have been battered starting in November of 2021. Software deals increased a healthy 26% in 2021.

M&A

TKO Miller

MAY 11, 2023

EV/EBITDA) Source: TKO Miller's Proprietary Middle Market Packaging Index The BUZZ Around ChatGPT: But is it Accurate? ChatGPT is all the buzz. You see it in the news and cringe when you see kids using it to do their schoolwork. Health and Wellness: Packaging is being designed to emphasize the health benefits of the products it contains.

Middle Market

Periculum Capital

MARCH 11, 2022

Two of the SHHS owners, Tim Leonard and Michael Shide, shared how important it was to them to get a transaction closed before the end of 2021 even though we did not begin calling potential buyers until August 19th of 2021. SHHS engaged Periculum to run a targeted process to find such a partner. appeared first on Periculum Capital.

Sale

The Deal

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Direct-to-consumer businesses, darlings of the investor community in 2021, saw their techlike valuations plummet. Inflation, supply chain disruptions and the rising cost of debt stopped consumer companies in their tracks last year.

M&A

Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

On January 22, 2021, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed en banc the Delaware Court of Chancery's decision appraising outsourcing and financial services company SourceHOV Holdings, Inc. based on a discounted cash flow analysis ("DCF"). SourceHOV Holdings Inc. Manichaean Capital LLC, No. 215, 2020 (Del.

DCF

Growth Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Founded in 2016 by former Barclays chief executive Antony Jenkins, 10x was valued at about £600 million in 2021 when it raised £150 million. In February 2022, GoCardless announced a Series G funding round of £254m ($312m), making it the latest European and UK tech unicorn with a valuation of £1.7bn ($2.1bn).

Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

billion, similar to the figures seen in 2020 and 2021. Regarding headwinds in Global M&A Private Equity Trends, after the boom year of 2021, world-wide M&A deal-making has hit reverse, with the second half of 2022 down 33 percent, the largest ever second-half swing since records began in 1980. trillion as of June 30, 2022.

Private Equity

PCO M&A Specialists

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As I write this article, I’m watching shares of Terminix in real time at $43.86, significantly below the $55 valuation but up $6.44 times its 2021 estimated EBITDA. While I believe Rentokil will still be in the game, I think they will be much more selective in the companies they buy and probably not push valuations any higher.

Valuation

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Statement of Cash Flows Definition A Statement of Cash Flow is an accounting document that tracks the incoming and outgoing cash and cash equivalents from a business. It helps identify the availability of liquid funds with the organization in a particular accounting period. It aids investors in analyzing the company's performance.

Accountant

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

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. to back them.

Banking

Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Buyers continue to seek companies with a strong relationship with their partners, often placing a premium valuation for investment opportunities involving a differentiated service offering and profile. billion, the slowest growth in eleven quarters (since early 2021), and missing analyst expectations of $8.6

M&A

Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It covers the latest mergers and acquisitions deal announcements, valuations, public company data, and other trends announced in Q3 2024. Valuation multiples for publicly-traded cybersecurity companies ranged from a median 9.5x EV/2024E revenue for high growth (>20%) vendors to a median 4.0x

Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

more than in 2021. Forecasts are predicting that in 2023 there will be nearly 2,934 hotel openings across the globe, up from 2,246 opened in 2021. Step #2 Have a Business Valuation Done Determining the value of your hotel is best left to a business valuation expert. You should have them audited by an external auditor.

Business

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In this article, well unpack the key valuation drivers, explore current market multiples, and offer practical steps to help you assess and enhance the value of your software business. Understanding the Core Valuation Framework At its core, the valuation of a software company is typically based on a multiple of earnings or revenue.

Sale

Growth Business

JULY 19, 2023

In 2021, 25 UK companies became unicorns, which was the largest concentration of new unicorns to date, according to data from Beauhurst. The UK is faring better than other territories, with investment in 2022 shrinking by 28 per cent, compared to 32 per cent globally, 45 per cent in China and 36 per cent in the US.

Engineering

TM Capital

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Early-Inning Valuations “There’s been a change in people’s perspective around how they’re categorizing these types of businesses,” said Jarrad Zalkin, managing director at investment bank TM Capital. “For Valuation multiples for paving companies can range anywhere between 4 to 9 times Ebitda, dealmakers said.

Capital