TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

First, it is snapping up Blinkist , a startup out of Berlin that had built a platform to discover and read abbreviated versions of longer non-fiction books — “Blinks” that typically take no more than 15 minutes to read or listen to. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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Beyond M&A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s this transparency that not only builds trust in his message but also sets a real, relatable tone for the reader. Navigating Startup Growth: Offering insight into the hurdles and setbacks Moz faced, the book emphasizes that growth is not always smooth or guaranteed.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

b' The Great Game of Business: Teaching Financial Literacy and Ownership - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so.

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

From training, then funding, and post-acquisition support rn _ rn About The Guest(s): Laurie Barkman is the CEO of a privately held company and a certified mergers and acquisitions advisor. She is also the host of the "Succession Stories" podcast and the author of the book "Business Transition Handbook."

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H. Friedman Search

JANUARY 11, 2024

Well, that’s what many people think regarding the world of public finance; however, I am here to share that this is not the case. Firms held meetings in major cities to meet with the released bankers and have already strengthened their ranks in building their teams. So, were all these people laid off due to firms exiting the field?

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

rn Episode Summary: rn In this episode, Chandler Reed shares his journey as an acquisition entrepreneur and how he acquired his first business through the ETA method. Chandler Reed, a successful participant in the ETA process, shares his journey of acquiring a business and the valuable lessons he learned along the way.

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Tyton Partners

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

With the looming expiration of ESSER stimulus funding, K-12 districts are grappling with how to meet greater student needs post-pandemic with considerably fewer resources. In the aggregate, K-12 executives are reporting a bookings shortfall this year relative to expectations, with some degree of caution for the coming years.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

rn Summary: Codie Sanchez shares her expertise in buying and growing businesses, emphasizing the importance of ownership and decentralization. She highlights the ease of buying profits compared to building them and encourages listeners to work smarter, not harder. rn rn Quotes: rn rn "Easier to buy profits than it is to build them."

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

He actively invests in and funds student deals through his private equity fund. rn Episode Summary: rn In this riveting episode of the How2Exit podcast, guest host David Green warmly welcomes M&A veteran Carl Allen to share his extensive expertise. Visit Echo Eight for more information.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

His contributions extend to a YouTube channel dedicated to sharing knowledge on entrepreneurship and business transactions. Barnett is also an accomplished author with multiple books on topics related to investing in local businesses, franchising, and buy-sell strategies, with his latest book set to release in the fall.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 27, 2023

b' How to Succeed in the ETA World: Insights from Sam Razati rn - Watch Here rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so.

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Growth Business

AUGUST 3, 2023

It sounds like you’re ready to raise pre-seed funding. The thing to note here is that you don’t have to raise pre-seed funding, but it is beneficial. Pre-seed funding is there to build the foundations of your business before you move on to your subsequent funding rounds. Who do I get pre-seed funding from?

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How2Exit

MAY 22, 2023

Walker Diebold, bestselling author of “Buy Then Build: How to Acquisitions Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game,” experienced the stock market firsthand as a stockbroker and learned valuable lessons from his experiences. In 2018, Walker released his book “By Then Build” which was inspired by this idea.

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Tyton Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Federal ESSER funding, which buoyed K-12 spending through COVID-19, has expired, leading many schools and districts to reexamine and reprioritize budgets. This month, we share findings from a Tyton Partners survey of K-12 education executives, who offer insight into how their companies performed during the 2024 sales cycle.

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How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

E222: Paul Neal Discusses Wealth Building by Owning Business Property - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Paul Neal is a seasoned financial strategist and real estate finance expert with a background in engineering. He is the author of "Unleash Your Business: Unlock Wealth, Autonomy, and Control by Buying Your Building and Firing Your Landlords."

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How2Exit

DECEMBER 18, 2023

rn Summary: Bakari Akil shares his journey into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). He discovered the concept of leveraged buyouts and realized that he could buy an existing business and use bank financing to fund the acquisition. rn "I actually don't put up a lot of money.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It had produced its own fair share of tech companies: The Hut Group, Booking.com and Autotrader are some of its alumni. As the list below demonstrates, Manchester has its fair share of high-growth healthtechs, and has solidified itself as one of the main medtech hubs outside London alongside Cambridge, Oxford and Leeds.

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Tyton Partners

JANUARY 18, 2024

Innovation There is a growing ecosystem of venture-backed impact funds focused on training individuals and connecting them to employers to fill the job skills gap. JFF Ventures is raising a Fund II while Strada and WES are supporting the launch of a new Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator.

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How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

Joe has written a best-selling book, The Ex-Entrepreneur's Playbook, to help online business owners get the maximum value and the best deal structure when they seek their own incredible exit. This is a list of all the items that are used to fund the business, such as car leases, cell phone coverages, and Netflix accounts.

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How2Exit

MARCH 18, 2023

With fifteen years of experience starting, growing, buying, and selling businesses, Jeanette is passionate about building value in a business through innovation and empowering people. She worked hard and the business quickly grew to the point where she was able to put a CEO in place and focus on learning how to build businesses.

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How2Exit

MARCH 21, 2023

Watch Here E15 Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the podcast, Daniel Sweet, the founder of Sweetview Partners, shares his experiences and lessons learned from acquiring businesses in Texas. It requires thorough due diligence, negotiations, and building relationships with sellers. Financial planning and securing funding are essential aspects of the acquisition process.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

But the headwinds have subsided, and the tailwinds have finally arrived in the form of new fund launches, a rise in allocations and increasing returns for funds, not to mention the continuing emergence of multi-strategy hedge funds. That’s adding a level of interest in the sector again by allocators. billion in 2023.

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Growth Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Bristol has strong green credentials, with its fair share of cleantechs and was the first city in the UK to be named European Green Capital. In May 2023, engineering firm Dyson also announced plans to build a £100 million R&D hub in the city to be home to hundreds of software and AI engineers. million to date. #8

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How2Exit

MAY 2, 2023

This will help to build trust between the buyer and the employees, and to ensure that the transition is successful. This will help to build trust between the employees and the new owner. It is also important to think about what the next venture will be and how the sale will provide the capital to fund it.

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Razorpay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Users can also transfer money by selecting receiver’s contact from their phone book or entering the receiver’s contact number. Leveraging Existing Payment Systems UPI relies on the existing National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), and Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) systems for settlements.

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Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Build proforma income statement and balance sheet. Calculate the Equity Value and the per-share Equity Value - this number would serve as the base case share price valuation. A common asset plug would be surplus fund and a common liabilities plus would be revolver. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

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How2Exit

MARCH 27, 2023

He started his first venture capital fund in the late 1990s and had some companies go public. After that, Ackler started his own venture capital fund, Math Venture Partners. It is important to focus on the fundamentals of the business and to build strong, long-term relationships with investors.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This means the fund needs to be marketed and discussions need to be had with those investors as to how much capital they’re going to commit – a process that can take up to 12 months. Build expertise in a certain area Pitching isn’t just a one-way street in the world of VC. It is the most senior position in venture capital.

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Growth Business

JUNE 28, 2023

Here are some ways to break through the barrier of understanding and build a platform for a deeper conversation. Select the key topics and messages, and build your storyline from there. They’re not so interested in your timeline, your first seed funding three years ago and your MVP launch two years ago. How difficult?

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For some asset managers and hedge funds, the seemingly impossible notion of all traders not physically sitting together on a centralised desk and communicating face-to-face was all but wiped away overnight as the hybrid working setup was forcibly tested and passed with flying colours. Outsourced trading is no longer a taboo topic.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 28, 2023

rn rn Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. b' Revolutionizing Due Diligence with DueDilio W/ Roman Beylin - Watch Here.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 25, 2023

BMLL Technologies BMLL provides its clients – banks, brokers, asset managers, hedge funds, global exchange groups, academic institutions and regulators immediate and flexible access to Level 3, harmonised, T+1 historical order book data and advanced pre- and post-trade analytics at scale.

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Razorpay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

software, e-books, music) Physical goods from online retailers Pre-orders for upcoming product releases 2. For new clients, consider starting with smaller projects or paid trials to build trust before larger commitments. Upfront Payments vs Credit Card Payment Upfront payment helps buyers control spending but needs immediate funds.

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Razorpay

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Debit Card Payments Debit cards allow you to make transactions by deducting funds from your bank account. Limited funds: You can only spend what’s in your bank account. They provide benefits such as credit building. But, you need to reload them with funds, which can be inconvenient.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A bit like a multi-strategy house, BlueBay was once a hedge fund and long only shop and home to as many as eight investment teams with dedicated traders working on each one independently. It’s not building up over weeks and weeks. Also falling under the team’s developed markets umbrella is the convertible bonds book of business.

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Tyton Partners

OCTOBER 22, 2024

One of the most memorable books I taught as a World History teacher was Stephen Greenblatts The Swerve. At the same time, the rise of parent agency, new state funding programs, and innovative learning models contribute to a new domino effect, one that could spark a structural shift in the K-12 sector.

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