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SPACs: A Path to Public Markets That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

MergersCorp M&A International

The capital raised in the IPO is placed in a trust account, earning interest, and can only be used for an acquisition or returned to investors. This critical safeguard ensures investor capital is protected until a suitable target is identified.

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From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business | Yan Vinarskiy Interview

How2Exit

What began as a side hustle while maintaining his W2 job quickly escalated into a sophisticated capital raise and a deal structure far beyond his original expectations. Venki began his search like many others—aiming for an SBA-funded, $1M SDE business close to home in Chicago. But what followed was anything but typical.

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

MergersCorp M&A International

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

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Optiver, XTX Markets among consortium to back launch of Brazilian derivatives exchange A5X

The TRADE

The Series B strategic investment follows a previous funding round and will specifically fund the investment in talent and technology necessary for A5Xs launch. The total capital raised so far stands at an estimated R$200 million following both Series A and B rounds.

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UK Corporate Briefing - August 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

This is significantly higher than the EU threshold, which has been raised to 30% under the EU Listing Act. Companies seeking to make public offers of securities outside a public market, to a broad investor base, and where the value of the offer is more than £5m, will need to do so via a POP.

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Single Store Generalist Shops | Why the Era is Coming to an End with Cole Strandberg

Focus Investment Banking

About 3 years ago, I joined the team at Focus Investment Banking, where I spend my time on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising within the collision repair industry. I understand it’s a whole lot more than numbers, but how do we fund acquisitions? Very rarely are acquisitions funded with cash.

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Minority Investment: What SaaS Founders Should Know Before Selling a Stake

Software Equity Group

At first glance, minority investments seem like an excellent way to raise capital without sacrificing control. They provide access to capital to enable growth or liquidity without needing to sell the business outright. We’ve seen how even well-intentioned minority deals can limit great companies down the road.