Wed.May 24, 2023

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Snowflake acquires Neeva to bring intelligent search to its cloud data management solution

TechCrunch: M&A

Snowflake is all about managing data in the cloud, whether as part of a structured data warehouse, or less structured data lake. Neeva , a search startup from two former Google employees, has been all about search, working on both a consumer and enterprise offering. Earlier this week, it announced that it was walking away from consumer search to concentrate on the enterprise.

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Getting your dream job as an investment banker typically requires a combination of education, relevant work experience, and networking.

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Proactive Recommendations to Private Equity Sponsors During Debt Ceiling Uncertainty

JD Supra: Mergers

Like most other enterprises that raise and spend capital, the federal government finances its spending in part through the issuance of debt. The federal debt limit is the maximum amount of money that the federal government is allowed to borrow to meet its legislatively mandated spending obligations, as originally enshrined in the Second Liberty Bond Act of 1917.

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Contingent Value Rights: Key Components & Trends

Deal Lawyers

Contingent Value Rights, or CVRs, are the public company analog of an earnout, and like earnouts are a tool for bridging valuation gaps between buyers and sellers.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Guide to D&O Insurance for SPAC IPOs, 2023 Edition

JD Supra: Mergers

As they go through their initial public offering (IPO) and the subsequent merger & acquisition (M&A) process, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) face many regulatory, legal, and business hurdles. Obtaining the appropriate amount and type of insurance for each stage of their life cycle is one of them. However, with some smart preparation and the expertise of the right advisors, insurance can go from being a necessary burden to a strategic asset.

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Q1 2023 Quarterly Corporate / M&A decisions updates

JD Supra: Mergers

M&A and shareholder litigation is off to a busy start in 2023, with Delaware courts issuing several interesting opinions. The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a Delaware Court of Chancery decision, finding that the “maximum flexibility” of drafting partnership agreements under Delaware law entitled the general partner to a conclusive presumption of good faith, even where the general partner’s actions negatively affected minority unitholders.

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How to get an angel investor onboard

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success In this guide, we look at how scale-ups can maximise their chances of getting an angel investor onboard. Don’t expect to achieve funding straight away. Angel investors want to make sure that they have the right team of fellow investors in place, and that takes time. If you want to get an angel investor to back you, it’s about the quality of your product or service and the effectiveness of your pitch.

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Durations in M&A Exclusivity Periods Have Increased Significantly Since 2021

JD Supra: Mergers

Market conditions suggest that the trend toward longer durations will continue in 2023. Amid the current economic uncertainty, many PE buyers are taking extra precautions to ensure that the deals they pursue will deliver the value they expect.

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What if You're an Employee and You Want to Buy the Business?

TKO Miller

It would be fun to write an aggressive "stick it to the man" article, but this will not be that. Instead, I will be exploring the much more common scenario where a manager, or group of managers who run a business for an absentee owner think to themselves, "we are doing all the work and creating all the value, why don't we buy all or part of this company?

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Fed Officials Were Split Over June Rate Pause, Minutes Show

The New York Times: Banking

In the Federal Reserve’s last meeting, “several” participants thought rates may have moved high enough to get inflation under control.

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OpenGate-backed Duraco scoops up coating technologies manufacturer Strata-Tac

PE Hub

Duraco is a manufacturer of specialty materials including pressure sensitive tapes and labels, coated films, and release liners. The post OpenGate-backed Duraco scoops up coating technologies manufacturer Strata-Tac appeared first on PE Hub.

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Microsoft appeals against UK watchdog’s veto of Activision Blizzard takeover

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

CMA says it is defending cloud gaming market, but Microsoft says moves ‘discourages tech innovation and investment’ in UK Microsoft has filed an appeal against the UK competition watchdog’s decision to block its $69bn (£56bn) acquisition of the Call of Duty creator Activision Blizzard. The US tech company confirmed that it had formally lodged an appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) verdict against the deal last month.

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THL-backed Intelligent Medical Objects buys healthcare data analytics firm Melax Tech

PE Hub

IMO is a provider of clinical terminology management and data quality solutions for healthcare. The post THL-backed Intelligent Medical Objects buys healthcare data analytics firm Melax Tech appeared first on PE Hub.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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We Talk to Forbes: Middle Market M&A Stays Hot

Align Business Advisory Services

Align Business Advisory Services was recently featured in a Forbes article discussing the strength of mid-market M&A, despite broader macro volatility. Read the article on Forbes to learn more about our insights and expertise! The post We Talk to Forbes: Middle Market M&A Stays Hot appeared first on Align BA.

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Fengate-backed GraceMed bags Canadian Dermatology Centre

PE Hub

Canadian Dermatology Centre is a Toronto-based dermatology, plastic surgery, medical spa and skin care company. The post Fengate-backed GraceMed bags Canadian Dermatology Centre appeared first on PE Hub.

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Activist Investing Today: EY’s Hunker Eyes 2023 Proxy Season

The Deal

Shareholder proposal activists were expected to launch director contests this year by taking advantage of new universal proxy card ballot rules making boardroom battles cheaper. But David Hunker, shareholder activism defense leader at Ernst & Young LLP, explained to the Activist Investing Today podcast that these shareholder-proposal insurgent managers haven’t nominated directors, at least so far, because they lack financial resources, can’t identify quality director candidates,

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Enlightenment Capital-backed Agile Defense buys cybersecurity firm XOR Security

PE Hub

Reston, Virginia-based Agile Defense is a provider of digital solutions to the Department of Defense and other national security customers. The post Enlightenment Capital-backed Agile Defense buys cybersecurity firm XOR Security appeared first on PE Hub.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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McKinsey 7S Model: Boosting Strategy in Finance

Peak Frameworks

The McKinsey 7S Model , a managerial tool developed in the late 1970s by consultants at McKinsey & Company , provides a holistic approach to organizational effectiveness. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of seven key elements: strategy, structure, systems, shared values, skills, style, and staff. Understanding the McKinsey 7S Model Strategy Strategy is the plan an organization devises to outperform its competitors.

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CIB provides C$100m to Johnson Controls and Apollo JV IonicBlue

PE Hub

The deal is intended to help Canadian organizations reach their decarbonization targets. The post CIB provides C$100m to Johnson Controls and Apollo JV IonicBlue appeared first on PE Hub.

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Derivatives: Types of Derivatives, Concepts, and Risks

Peak Frameworks

Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from underlying assets (such as stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, and market indexes). For example, an option is a derivative that derives its value from a stock. The advent of derivatives in the 1970s marked a significant milestone in global finance, offering a structured risk management approach and fostering efficient price discovery.

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PE chases opportunities in healthcare tech, Centre Partners completes two-asset GP-led

PE Hub

PE goes bullish over healthcare tech. The post PE chases opportunities in healthcare tech, Centre Partners completes two-asset GP-led appeared first on PE Hub.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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Corporations: Examples, Structures, Pros, and Cons

Peak Frameworks

In this post, we will explain the concept of a corporation , its types, benefits, and challenges, and how it influences the economy. The Basic Structure of a Corporation In essence, a corporation is a legal entity distinct from its owners, capable of rights and obligations similar to an individual. It can own assets, enter into contracts, and even sue or be sued.

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PE firms tout growth in healthtech

PE Hub

Increasing need for digitization and cost efficiency is propelling growth in healthtech: IK’s Anders Petersson. The post PE firms tout growth in healthtech appeared first on PE Hub.

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The “Exhausted Majority”: Microschools and Parent Power in K-12

Tyton Partners

At the 2023 ASU+GSV Summit, our Founder and Managing Partner, Adam Newman , hosted a discussion on on microschools and parent power in K-12 education. He was accompanied by Odyssey CEO & Founder Joseph Connor, The Oakland REACH CEO Lakisha Young, VELA Education Fund CEO Meredith Olson, Prenda Founder & CEO Kelly Smith, and Avalanche VC Managing Director Katelyn Donnelly.

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E Automotive to de-list TSX shares, close C$21m private placement

PE Hub

E Automotive, a Toronto-based digital auction platform for automotive dealerships, went public in 2021. The post E Automotive to de-list TSX shares, close C$21m private placement appeared first on PE Hub.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Has EdTech Really Changed Anything? Can EdTech Drive Results in a Brave New World?

Tyton Partners

At the 2023 ASU+GSV Summit, Kristen Fox joined a discussion on leading impact investors in EdTech. She was accompanied by Amira Learning CEO & Co-Founder Mark Angel, Southern New Hampshire University President Paul Leblanc, Edmentum President & CEO Jamie Candee, Rochester Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Kent Pekel, Tyton Partner Managing Director Kristen Fox, and moderated by McKinsey & Company Partner Jake Bryant.

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Wind Point-backed Pavion buys commercial fire alarm provider Premier

PE Hub

Pavion is a provider of integrated solutions for fire, safety, security and critical communications. The post Wind Point-backed Pavion buys commercial fire alarm provider Premier appeared first on PE Hub.

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Maximizing Returns and Impact: Leading Impact Investors in Edtech

Tyton Partners

At the 2023 ASU+GSV Summit, Andrea Mainelli hosted a discussion on leading impact investors in EdTech. She was accompanied by The Vistria Group Partner and Co-Head of Vistria PRG Jon Samuels , Reach Capital Partner James Kim , Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Managing Partner for Ventures Vivian Wu , A-Street Co-Founder & Managing Director Marc Sternberg , and TPG – Rise Fund Partner John Rogers.