Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Main Capital Partners Founded in 2003, Main Capital Partners has been among the most active private equity firms in the software space, making 10 SaaS deals in 2023 alone. Thoma Bravo maintains an active portfolio of 76 firms, with $134B in AUM and a $435M median valuation. The firm currently employs 31 professionals.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Firstly, they provide immediate access to capital. By converting real estate assets into liquid capital, businesses can redirect their financial resources toward core operations, research and development, or other strategic initiatives. Many businesses own valuable properties that can be used as collateral or sold to generate capital.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

For example, Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017 required careful analysis of the accounting equation to determine the financial impact of the transaction. Importance of Asset Valuation and Management Proper asset valuation and management are essential for businesses to maintain a healthy balance sheet and maximize their potential.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 5, 2024

Average food costs have increased more than 20% and average wages more than 30% from 2019 – both of which obviously impact profitability and sustainability, but neither are so easy to pass along to guests. They almost always offer great food and consistently deliver value to their customers. capital and talent) to grow and scale.

Food 52

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Growth Business

MAY 31, 2023

How is it different to venture capital funding? Members look to invest in companies with a pre-money valuation of £1m and £5m looking to raise between £250,000 and £5m. The Green Angel Syndicate, as the name suggests, focuses on climate tech and the Angel Academe focuses on female-founded start-ups.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

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. That valuation depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales or about 15 times EBITDA. So it’s an industry I love. It’s a big company.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 3, 2024

Subway sold to Roark Capital for $9.6 a portfolio brand of Conscious Capital Growth, acquired I Love Juice Bar and added 23 units to Main Squeeze’s growing store count (a 28-store footprint across 5 states at the time of the transaction). Whether it’s discussing franchising strategies or valuation trends, our team is here to help.

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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. What is private equity and how does it work? However, there is hope things will improve in 2024.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, the Bali Package in 2014 aimed at streamlining trade, allowing developing countries more options for food security, and providing better trade opportunities for the least developed countries. Such disputes can significantly impact the valuation and financial planning of the companies involved.

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Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

Additionally, they can often capitalize on synergies between the two companies’ software solutions, creating a more comprehensive suite of offerings that attracts new customers and boosts overall revenues.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Many owners are bearish when discussing a capital related transaction, be it a capital raise, selling a minority stake, or selling their beloved brand creation. They whisper in the ear of these owner clients that today is not a good time to be in the capital markets, with high interest rates and limited activity.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 12, 2025

Food & Beverage 1Q 2025 Report Overview In the first quarter of 2025, mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity showed a mixed picture. Food and beverage dealmaking slipped in Q1 compared to the previous quarter, down 11% with a total of 93 deals announced or closed. PE firms are also capitalizing on the trend.

Food 52

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

FOCUS Food and Beverage Managing Directors Mike McCraw and Jim Sowers recently attended the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference , a top industry event that attracts restaurant owners, operators, and financial executives from across the U.S. Sales are improving from the lows of the summer months.

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Lake Country Advisors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Manufacturing’s steady demand, often less affected by rapid economic shifts, makes it an appealing option for securing capital investments. Overview of the Manufacturing Industry Landscape The manufacturing sector spans various vital industries, from automotive to electronics, food production, and more.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

That said, some industry participants still looked to capitalize on anticipated vulnerabilities in their competitors pipelines with meaningful M&A bets such as Eli Lillys $2.3 By 2030, more than 190 commercial drugs will lose patent exclusivity , putting at risk $236 billion in Big Pharma sales.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 19, 2025

Or a venture capital investment into a direct-to-consumer brand seeking to disrupt the market for eyewear or electric shavers. Modest CapEx Requirements If you look at Damodarans data on capital intensity by sector , certain verticals were below the average 4 5% Net CapEx / Sales reported by U.S.

Private Equity 59

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We ordered food recently. Obeyed the machine messiah and tried to deliver food to the empty lot. Recently, I was contacted by someone at a venture capital firm seeking to invest in AI technologies. How often do people following GPS go exactly where the computer tells them, instead of the correct address? Wow, as if!

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InvestmentBank.com

MAY 18, 2021

The key issue is that most businesses in this subsector started off as one-product companies and raised large amounts of capital without considering clinical utility and economic benefits. How do business valuations differ in Healthcare and across its subsectors? The current Covid-19 landscape has accelerated the use of telehealth.

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