How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2025

Monica's journey from English major to equity research analyst at a top San Francisco investment bank is unlikely, but deeply relevant. With a toolkit sharpened by real-world exits, financial modeling, and capital raising, she speaks the language of business fluently. Her insights aren’t just theoretical.

M&A 130

M&A Business Finance Finance 130

Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. The stake will depend directly on the amount you want to raise compared to your business’s total valuation.

Equities 98

Equities Investment Private Equity Valuation 98

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

There is no question that in today's fundraising environment, capital efficiency is paramount. Making equity dollars last is particularly important since they come at a high price. Although the price is high, these precious equity dollars are often a critical factor in an emerging company's success.

Debt 40

Debt Capital Raising Capital Equities 40

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Capital is generally grouped into three main classifications: Senior Debt, Mezzanine Capital and Equity Capital. Senior debt is financing that has been loaned to a company for a pre-negotiated period of time with interest paid on the principal.

Debt 40

Debt Capital Raising Capital Equities 40

How2Exit

MAY 15, 2023

His advisory practice helps them through catalytic, transformational, and strategic events, such as mergers and acquisitions, governance issues, capital raising, and disputes. This strategy is used by private equity firms to purchase a platform business, scale it up, and then acquire other ancillary businesses in the same industry.

M&A 130

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Business 130

How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E198: Unlocking Business Exits with ESOPs: Exit Strong with Employee Ownership with Michael Bannon - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Michael Bannon is an expert in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) with a seasoned background in private equity. rn rn rn ".as rn However, ESOP readiness doesn't stop at the closing.

Business 130

Business Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions Profitability 130