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Growth Equity: The Child Prodigy of Private Equity and Venture Capital, or an Artifact of Easy Money?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. The specific growth strategies used by portfolio companies could include almost anything, but a few common ones are: Paying for employees, buildings, and equipment to enter new geographies or markets.

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How do I structure the sale of my software company to minimize taxes?

iMerge Advisors

Strategic buyers, in particular, will pay more for companies that offer a competitive edge or fill a gap in their portfolio. Team and Infrastructure Buyers assess the strength of your leadership team, engineering talent, and internal systems. Customer Concentration Heavy reliance on a few customers can be a red flag.

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Metals & Mining Investment Banking: The Full Guide to Ground Zero for the Energy Transition

Mergers and Inquisitions

Diversified Miners – These companies have a wide global portfolio of mines, and they extract, produce, and distribute just about every metal in the two categories above. But it’s not necessarily required, and plenty of undergrads join these groups via internships without detailed knowledge of the engineering side.