Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms.

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Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking?

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Capital Market Investment Banking Recruitment Capital 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Healthcare Private Equity Definition : A healthcare private equity firm raises capital from outside investors (Limited Partners), acquires companies in the healthcare services, devices, and healthcare IT segments, and aims to grow these firms and sell their stakes within 3 – 7 years to realize a return on their investments.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.) I’ll back this up by citing Capital IQ data about the number of firms in different regions: Private Equity Firms: S.: are much less active. 7,200 | U.K.: 3,200 | U.K.: ~500

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Industrials: Infrastructure includes railroad, toll road, seaport, and airport companies within industrials, but not airlines, capital goods, or aerospace/defense companies. Since they are deemed essential services, governments regulate them strictly by setting an allowed or authorized Return on Equity and capital structure.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 59

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're contemplating a full exit, raising growth capital, or simply planning ahead, understanding your companys valuation is foundational to making informed strategic decisions. Valuation multiples vary widely depending on company size, growth rate, profitability, and market segment.

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Valuation M&A Profitability Discounted Cash Flow 40

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Internships at local venture capital or private equity firms. Yes, you can read guides , take courses , and watch YouTube videos , but you should also spend a few hours building simple DCF models or 3-statement models to learn the key concepts. Internships at regional boutique banks. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105