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Travel startup Layla acquires AI itinerary building bot Roam Around

TechCrunch: M&A

Travel startup Layla — backed by firstminute capital, M13, Booking.com co-founder Andy Phillipps, Skyscanner co-founder Barry Smith and Paris Hilton — said today that it has acquired AI-powered itinerary building bot Roam Around. Layla didn’t disclose the valuation of the deal. Roam Around was founded last year by Shie Gabbai, a former Google employee who […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter - January 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the January 2024 edition of the Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter, a publication containing updates about legal developments in the United States that may be noteworthy to our clients and other leaders in the Japanese legal and business communities. This edition of the Japan Newsletter addresses a number of interesting subjects across industries and legal practice areas, including new laws that may affect companies that do business in the US.

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Matt Raad: Flipping Websites and Building Passive Online Businesses

How2Exit

b' E186: Matt Raad: Flipping Websites and Building Passive Online Businesses - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Matt Raad is a specialist in buying and selling websites and has extensive experience in the online business space. He is the co-founder of the Digital Investors Program and has helped numerous individuals transition from corporate careers to running successful web-based businesses.

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Key Takeaways | Raising Capital in 2024: Navigating New Opportunities

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 30, 2024, McDermott Partners Edward (Jed) Gordon, Kate Vera, and Todd Kornfeld and Associate Allison McSorley Tassel discussed on a panel the current market conditions and shared different capital raising options and practical strategies for getting a deal done. They also highlighted essential steps companies should take to become market ready and considerations for said companies as they move toward closing a transaction.

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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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Mootness Fee Award: Del. Chancery Says “This is the Business You’ve Chosen”

Deal Lawyers

I went to see Barbie with my wife last summer, and one moment that provoked a smile of both amusement and self-awareness was when one of the Kens was baited into “mansplaining” The Godfather to one of the Barbies.

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Strategies for Startups to Secure Venture Capital Funding

Global Banking & Finance

Strategies for Startups to Secure Venture Capital Funding Venture capital funding represents a significant milestone for startups, acting as a catalyst for growth and scaling opportunities. However, the path to securing this type of investment is fraught with challenges, requiring a well-thought-out strategy and a robust understanding of what investors are looking for.

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SEC Rulemaking Trends to Watch in 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

From climate change disclosure rules to private company transparency measures, the year ahead promises to be a busy one for securities lawyers. Just as we would tell an issuer sharing projections to accompany those with robust disclaimers cautioning an investor not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in its presentation, we tell you, the reader, to take our modest predictions regarding expected rulemakings from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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US oil companies to merge in $26bn deal as firms rush to buy up drilling land

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Diamondback Energy to buy Endeavor Energy Resources, after IEA warning against new fossil fuel developments Business live – latest updates Two American oil and gas companies have said they will merge in a $26bn (£21bn) deal, the latest in a wave of acquisitions designed to buy up the best land for drilling. Diamondback Energy has agreed to buy Endeavor Energy Resources in a takeover that will create a company with a value of about $50bn (£40bn).

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Impact Investing: Keys to a Responsible Exit

JD Supra: Mergers

Impact investing has been gaining new prominence recently to respond to the environmental and social challenges that the traditional frameworks of philanthropy alone could not address. Impact investors generally seek to generate a double or multiple bottom-line, meaning achieving positive social and/or environmental change in addition to securing a financial return.

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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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Introducing Cisco Breach Protection Premier

Cisco: M&A

It’s increasingly difficult to defend your organization from cyberattacks, especially as attackers evolve their approaches with new tactics to evade detection and use generative AI to become more a… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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UK Government Confirms EEA UCITS Equivalent Under Overseas Funds Regime

JD Supra: Mergers

To address the limitations of the current temporary marketing permission regime (“TMPR”), which permits EEA funds marketed in the UK before Brexit to continue to access the UK market, the UK government introduced the overseas funds regime (“OFR”). The OFR allows for investment funds domiciled overseas to be offered to UK retail investors following the end of TMPR.

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Look out above and below. These stocks are expected to see the biggest moves this week

CNBC: Investing

Several consumer and technology companies are among those forecast to score the biggest moves after reporting quarterly results this week.

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The Pulse of M&A Activity: January 2024 HSR Transactions and Economic Analysis

JD Supra: Mergers

Editor’s Note: The Hart Scott Rodino Act (HSR Act), a pivotal federal law, mandates companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) before finalizing mergers or acquisitions involving certain assets or voting securities. This notification is part of the FTC and DOJ Premerger Notification Program, designed to enable a thorough review of proposed transactions for potential antitrust issues.

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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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Parthenon-backed Payroc buys SterlingCard Payment Solutions

PE Hub

SterlingCard is a a Markham, Ontario-based payment solution provider for both retail and e-commerce applications.s. The post Parthenon-backed Payroc buys SterlingCard Payment Solutions appeared first on PE Hub.

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Preparing for a Corporate Real Estate Sale: Top 10 Tips

JD Supra: Mergers

As our colleague John Bennett has recently commented in his insight, hopeful undercurrents remain about the potential of increased activity in the real estate investment market for 2024. When the penny does drop, a highly significant (and often underappreciated) factor in ensuring an efficient and successful deal for all parties comes down to preparation for sale by the vendor.

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Two Big Texas Oil Producers Announce $26 Billion Merger

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy Resources are both major players in the booming Permian Basin.

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How to make money investing in software stocks, according to Trivariate Research

CNBC: Investing

Investors looking to make money in the software space may want to consider this winning strategy, according to Trivariate Research

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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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Arlington Capital-backed Avenu snaps up case management firm Judicial Innovations

PE Hub

Avenu is a provider of revenue recovery and administrative solutions for state and local governments. The post Arlington Capital-backed Avenu snaps up case management firm Judicial Innovations appeared first on PE Hub.

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This Morningstar 5-star rated high-yield fund seeks to 'stand out by not fitting in'

CNBC: Investing

The Brandywine Global Corporate Credit Fund, which trades under the ticker BCAAX for retail investors, largely focuses on high-yield bonds.

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Silver Creek taps Matter as co-chief investment officer

PE Hub

Most recently, Matter was a managing director and co-CIO at BlackRock Alternative Advisors, BlackRock's hedge fund solutions business. The post Silver Creek taps Matter as co-chief investment officer appeared first on PE Hub.

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Goldman says these types of dividend stocks are the best to own in wake of big Meta payout news

CNBC: Investing

There's opportunity for income-oriented investors after the Facebook-parent company's announcement this month put the spotlight on dividend payers.

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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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PE-backed Tandym Group buys tech staffing firm Kolter

PE Hub

Tandym Group is a U.S.-based consulting, recruitment, and workforce solutions company. The post PE-backed Tandym Group buys tech staffing firm Kolter appeared first on PE Hub.

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Shares of UFC and WWE parent company are primed to rally 40%, Jefferies says

CNBC: Investing

Shares of TKO, which made its public trading debut on Sept. 12, are up 7.4% this year.

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PE-backed IWS to acquire Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling

PE Hub

IWS is a waste-by-rail provider of solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services. The post PE-backed IWS to acquire Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling appeared first on PE Hub.

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Bitcoin, AI and Magnificent 7: The emerging ETF trends as industry gathers for big conference

CNBC: Investing

Over two thousand attendees are descending on the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach for the annual Exchange ETF conference

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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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Kohlberg & Co seeks energy storage adds-ons; Mill Rock Capital keeps expanding staffing specialist

PE Hub

PE-backed Tandym Group acquires tech staffing firm Kolter Solutions. The post Kohlberg & Co seeks energy storage adds-ons; Mill Rock Capital keeps expanding staffing specialist appeared first on PE Hub.

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Revolutionizing Fan Engagement: Cisco’s High-Density WiFi Transforms Stadium Experiences

Cisco: M&A

In the electrifying realm of sports stadiums, where every cheer, roar, and momentous play unfold, Cisco’s High-Density WiFi emerges as the unsung hero, reshaping the very fabric of fan experiences.

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Nordic Capital to acquire bank IT modernization platform Zafin

PE Hub

Zafin is a Vancouver-based pricing and product lifecycle management and predictive analytics software provider. The post Nordic Capital to acquire bank IT modernization platform Zafin appeared first on PE Hub.

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