OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For example, if a private equity firm invested $100M into a portfolio company with a 20% expected rate of return, this return would not actually be 20% if the calculations were not adjusted for inflation. Inflation can also have an impact on the cost of debt required to finance an investment.

Investors 100

Investors Private Equity Debt Equities 100

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Naturally, proficiency in Excel is of the utmost importance, but ensuring you understand the right financial model is equally important; be sure to practice your paper LBO and Excel debt-focused models through courses to give yourself an edge. Understand the Firm Research the private equity firm thoroughly. and how our process works.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Financial Models Financial Modeling 147

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It invests in early-stage companies in software, SaaS, healthcare, fintech, security and media. Arie Capital London-based ARIE Capital is a global VC with a primary focus on connectivity, life sciences, fintech, sports and media tech, helping start-ups enter the Chinese market. Notable investments include Canva and YuLife.

Investment 111

Investment Funds Capital Business 111

OfficeHours

MAY 16, 2023

Additionally, liquidity is important for governments because it gives them access to debt markets to sell securities to fund deficits. Hedge funds often use a variety of investment strategies and invest across multiple asset classes, which can help diversify their portfolio and reduce risk. and how our process works.

Financial Market 130

Financial Market Funds Risk Management Trading 130

Intrepid Banker Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We’re constantly monitoring our portfolio companies’ ability to pass on price increases, particularly as consumers’ wallets come under immense pressure.” – Portfolio Manager, private credit fund “There’s no such thing as a free lunch. The Fed Funds Rate sits at 4%, and SOFR is expected to peak at 4.8% in Q2 2023.

Advisory 52

Advisory Capital Funds Debt 52

The TRADE

JULY 29, 2024

According to an update on social media, Nickalls will join the sell-side next month in an emerging markets credit role. He joined Ninety One in 2013 as a client operations analyst, moving into a portfolio implementation role in 2015 and taking up his current role as fixed income trader in 2018.

Asset Management 64

Asset Management Equities Trading Sale 64

OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

You must be able to consider long-term goals, assess risk, and craft plans to enhance the value of portfolio companies. On the other hand, working at a GP shop, your firm will source the deal and put together all the pieces, including raising equity and coordinating debt (together known as the capital stack, or cap stack for short).

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Investment 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

Remember that, normally, a bank issues loans and then finds the liabilities (deposits, debt, etc.) Insufficient/No Hedges – Rather than hedging their entire MBS portfolio with interest-rate swaps, the bank had… no swaps at all as of the end of 2022 ( oh, and no Chief Risk Officer, either ). billion loss on a $21 billion portfolio.

Bank 123

Bank Banking Funds Government 123

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

You must be able to consider long-term goals, assess risk, and craft plans to enhance the value of portfolio companies. On the other hand, working at a GP shop, your firm will source the deal and put together all the pieces, including raising equity and coordinating debt (together known as the capital stack, or cap stack for short).

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Growth Business

MAY 19, 2023

Winners of the UKBAA’s ‘Most Active Investor in the Regions’ award in 2019, Equity Gap members currently invest in over 30 companies, leveraging over £70m in total investment into its growing portfolio. Number of investments a year: 5 Previous investments: 32 including Digital Sports Arena, Earthbound Games and My1Login.

Investors 105

Investors Investment Funds Business 105

Intrepid Banker Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

Signals to Watch Given Fed Chairman Powell’s latest remarks on potentially higher and faster rate hikes, it is critical for owners to take a hard look at their debt structures. Both customers and vendors may face similar issues your company is observing, including the rising cost of debt, wage inflation, supply chain imbalances and more.

Capital 52

Capital Advisory Bank Banking 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Customer base: Consider companies with a customer base that complements or expands your company’s existing client portfolio. Conglomerate mergers: Acquiring companies in unrelated industries to diversify your company’s portfolio or reduce risk. Identify any potential financial risks or red flags.

M&A 130

M&A Consulting Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 130

FineMark

APRIL 13, 2023

Bank Failures, Rate Hikes and Market Mean Reverts As investment practitioners, we regularly encourage our clients to remain calm when reacting to unfavorable media reports about the economy or geopolitics. To best leverage AI, this investment theme will be implemented within our clients’ portfolios as appropriate.

Bank 52

Bank Banking Investment Economics 52

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 28, 2024

Equally critical is the evaluation of liabilities, including debts and loans, which profoundly affect your business’s market value. Understanding the strategic objectives of potential buyers can help you identify those who see your business as a valuable addition to their portfolio.

Business 52

Business Sale Manufacturing Valuation 52

Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Investment range: £50,000 – £3m Sectors: fintech, insurtech, regtech, digital health and medical technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, consumer services, digital media, semiconductors and displays, cybersecurity, enterprise software, autonomous systems and human computer interfaces, novel materials and quantum technology.

Capital 52

Capital Business Funds Investment 52

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Capital is available, valuations have started to normalise and the debt markets are still supportive – albeit with greater scrutiny and higher costs. Rob Baxter, head of corporate finance at KPMG, said: “Overall, the fundamentals that underpin the private equity market are still very much in place.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59

GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

For example, a buyer may not assume a debt or take over a piece of real estate. Strategic buyers pay higher premiums than financial buyers who are most likely shopping to either flip or strip your resources to retro fit into their portfolio. Search social media – at a minimum Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Business 52

Business Sale Broker IT 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 10, 2024

Here’s a handy chart with the allowed PE ownership by league, created by Vetted Sports and Sports Pro Media : Another factor is that many sports franchises offload some of their biggest OpEx and CapEx , such as stadiums, to cities. Other firms focusing on “sports-adjacent” companies (analytics, media, tech services, etc.)

Private Equity 103

Private Equity Equities Funds Entertainment 103

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

billion sale of portfolio company Adenza to Nasdaq – PE-backed tech exits also took a hit in 2023, with total deal values declining 35% versus 2022. [2] Continuing the trend we noted for 2022 , sponsors increasingly used private credit sources in lieu of the syndicated debt markets to finance buyouts in 2023. in 2022 to 5.9x

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

In fact, income generation is one of the firm's top five portfolio ideas for the rest of 2025. "Cash coming into a portfolio can be very important to income investors in particular, but it provides all investors with optionality," she said during a panel discussion Tuesday on the bank's investment outlook.

Portfolio 69

Portfolio S&P Investment Utilities 69

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

The Moses Ventures founder pointed out that energy stocks' weighting in the S & P 500 benchmark is only 3% right now, compared to their historical average of 7%.

S&P 108

S&P Stock Media Investment 108

OfficeHours

JUNE 13, 2023

According to US government estimates, the private equity industry employs almost 12 million people through its portfolio companies. debt – hence “leveraged buyout”) to finance their acquisitions. Private equity has come to control a massive swath of the American economy. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Corporation 130

The TRADE

MARCH 28, 2025

Fidelity Internationals head of debt capital markets for EMEA is set to leave the buy-side firm, The TRADE can reveal. According to an update on his social media, Stephen Whyman is leaving Fidelity after seven years to pursue another entrepreneurial path. He assumed his most recent role as head of debt capital markets for EMEA in 2022.

Debt Capital Markets 52

Debt Capital Markets Capital Market Debt Media 52

OfficeHours

JULY 7, 2023

According to US government estimates, the private equity industry employs almost 12 million people through its portfolio companies. debt – hence “leveraged buyout”) to finance their acquisitions. Private equity firms typically use a high degree of financial leverage (i.e.

Private Equity 100

Private Equity Equities Corporation Debt 100

Financial Times - Banking

JUNE 12, 2025

Tech Sections Tech Home Artificial intelligence Semiconductors Cyber Security Social Media Most Read The problem of AI chatbots telling people what they want to hear Are machines smarter than venture capitalists? © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2025.

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Recruitment Media Professional Services Management 77