Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. For instance, consider Walmart , the largest private employer in the US. In 2020, Apple's international sales accounted for 59% of its total revenue.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

General Mills acquired private equity-backed TNT Crust, a frozen pizza supplier, for $253 million. Many private equity firms have acquired bakeries and are pursuing companies to add to their platforms. He has also successfully represented dozens of business owners selling their companies.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

His work includes business sales and capital raises for middle-market companies as well as buy-side services for acquirers seeking middle-market companies. He has also spoken before the Thomson Reuters Midwestern M&A/Private Equity Forum, J.P. commented Rick Thomas, FOCUS Investment Banking CEO.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

For founders, CEOs, and investors, understanding the evolving valuation landscape is not just a matter of pricingit's a strategic imperative that informs everything from capital raises to exit timing. For founders preparing for a sale, aligning internal metrics with these benchmarks is critical.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

This article explores the key considerations for SaaS founders contemplating a sale or capital raise, with a focus on how specialized M&A advisory can unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive successful outcomes. These businesses typically face: Valuation complexity due to hybrid revenue models (e.g.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” These are nice sales pitches, but the reality is quite different.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Special Situations – These funds focus on companies that are spinning off or divesting divisions, reorganizing, or otherwise going through more unusual changes (not just simple acquisitions or capital raises). 11% I was surprised at the high percentage from sales & trading , but that’s mostly due to classification issues (e.g.,

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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

They argue that by bringing in experts, business owners can expedite the process of preparing their business for sale and increase their chances of getting a higher valuation. Finally, the guests discuss the current market trends in private equity and capital raising.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

In technology, as a startup keeps raising capital, it normally does so at gradually higher valuations as its customers, users, and revenue grow. But in biotech, companies valuations often remain close to their total capital raised until much later in the process (i.e.,

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 27, 2025

Business owners should start by evaluating their financial structure, understanding fair market rent, and optimizing operations before considering a sale. Giorgio emphasizes that having a clear succession plan, even if an immediate sale isnt in the works, can significantly impact long-term profitability and stability.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Summary of: What Buyers Are Looking for in AI and SaaS Company Acquisitions in 2025 As we move deeper into 2025, the M&A landscape for AI and SaaS companies continues to evolve shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting capital markets, and the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence across enterprise software.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

For software founders and tech CEOs preparing for a sale, growth capital raise, or strategic acquisition, understanding the purpose and power of a QoE report can be the difference between a smooth transaction and a value-eroding negotiation.

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