TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 20, 2023

Every so often, a new startup crosses your radar and reminds you how exciting hardware can be. It’s a relative rarity in consumer electronics, a category dominated by corporations like Samsung, Apple and Sony, which are (perhaps understandably) somewhat risk averse. Melbourne-based Nura was one such company. I distinctly remember the startup paying a visit to TechCrunch’s New York offices not long after I started here.

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Beyond M&A

APRIL 30, 2023

Introduction The tech startup ecosystem thrives on innovation and disruption. Entrepreneurs dedicate countless hours to developing and refining their products or solutions. However, many miss a crucial component of building a successful tech startup: the need to “fall in love with the problems.” Something often highlighted by Waze founder Uri Levine.

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H. Friedman Search

APRIL 27, 2023

You would think a blanket statement like the “graying of public finance” would be a negative statement. And no matter how old you are, it’s a positive statement for the field of public finance. As the two top political leaders plan their ascent to the White House again, both contenders are going to be over eighty, whereas in most positions’ the retirement age is sixty-five or even younger.

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How2Exit

APRIL 25, 2023

10 Concepts We Can Learn About Starting Business You Plan to Exit on How2Exit's Interview W/ Serial Entrepreneur And Author Jeff Wald: E115 Watch here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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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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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish. Developing an M&A playbook is typically a challenging and time-consuming task, regardless of whether it is done internally or with consultants.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 20, 2023

Epic Games is expanding its footprint in Latin America with the purchase of Aquiris, a Brazilian game company. Aquiris will become Epic Games Brasil, giving the social gaming giant a foothold in the country’s fast-growing gaming market. Epic invested an undisclosed amount in Aquiris a year ago, lauding the developer’s “artistic and technical capabilities,” its use of Unreal Engine and its prominent position in the Latin American gaming scene at the time.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 27, 2023

Tech giant president issues stinging attack over blocking of $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard Microsoft’s president said the EU is a better place to start a business than Britain post-Brexit, as he launched a stinging attack on the UK’s decision to block a $69bn (£55bn) deal to takeover Activision Blizzard. Brad Smith said people around the world were “shocked” by the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) ruling against the takeover of the Call of Duty developer, suggesting it would cau

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H. Friedman Search

APRIL 20, 2023

The old adage was: When you lose a job, you tell everyone. You share that you are back in the market with everyone that you know in all industries. As the expression goes with traditional networking, “You are only one step away from someone who can introduce you to the right someone that can get you a new position.” I personally believe going this route hurts your opportunity to get a better position.

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How2Exit

APRIL 24, 2023

12 Concepts We Can Learn About Small Business M&A Deals on How2Exit's Interview W/ Eric Grafstrom CEO of ExitGuide.com - Watch Here E114 Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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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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Midaxo

APRIL 17, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT and GPT-4 marks a significant transformation in the way all types of ‘knowledge work’, including M&A and corporate development, will be carried out. As someone who has been thinking about how to develop specialized software for M&A every day for the last 10 years, I have never been more excited about a new addition to the industry.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

When you ask most people about their “career goals,” they sound something like this: Make a lot of money or gain power/prestige. Take little-to-no risk. And work normal, stable hours. If you’ve read this site before, you know this set of goals is impossible for most finance careers: you take a lot of risk, work long/stressful hours, or both.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 26, 2023

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that it intends to block Microsoft’s megabucks Activision acquisition, concluding that such a merger would create “…the most powerful operator” in the cloud gaming market. The CMA noted that with Microsoft’s current share of 60-70% of the U.K. cloud gaming market, acquiring Activision’s portfolio of games would “substantially weaken competition.” It added that Microsoft would also hav

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 26, 2023

Competition and Markets Authority blocks what would have been biggest acquisition in gaming history The Call of Duty developer Activision Blizzard has accused the UK of being “closed for business” after the competition regulator blocked its attempted takeover by Microsoft, which would have been the largest acquisition in gaming history. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) prevented the $68.7bn (£55bn) cash purchase because of concerns it would squash the cloud gaming market, sparking fur

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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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H. Friedman Search

APRIL 13, 2023

Over the years many people have associated being recruited with going out on a first date. The similarities between recruiting and dating are significant and by examining these we can help you become a better recruit. On your first date, everyone puts their best foot forward. As the process continues, the truth of whom the other person, as well as yourself, becomes apparent.

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How2Exit

APRIL 18, 2023

10 Concepts We Can Learn About Integration After Acquisition on How2Exit's Interview W/ Tony Benedict Partner with Omicron Partners: Watch Here E113 Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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Midaxo

APRIL 13, 2023

Optimizing your M&A pipeline process to source the best targets can be a daunting task, especially if you lack the latest tools and strategies. We’re excited to shed some light on the topic in our upcoming webinar: “How to Build a Winning M&A Pipeline,” featuring Charles Cautley (CPO) and Vilius Audinis, PhD (Head of Product Management).

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Synopsys: M&A

APRIL 28, 2023

Software due diligence is crucial in M&A, but to approach it strategically you must understand its key considerations and risks.

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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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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 27, 2023

Kakao Pay , the online payment service of South Korean messaging and internet giant Kakao, announced that it has acquired a stake in Siebert Financial , a brokerage firm based in New York. Kakao spent $17 million on this transaction and the company now owns a 19.9% stake in Siebert. This is just the first step as Kakao Pay plans to acquire an additional 31.1% stake in Siebert depending on shareholder and regulatory approval.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Tokyo-listed Toridoll partners with Capdesia to acquire pizza and Greek casual dining business Fulham Shore The owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurant chains has agreed to sell the business to the Japanese operator of Wok to Walk and Marugame Udon for £93.4m. Toridoll, which is listed on the Tokyo exchange and has sales of £1bn worldwide, said it had partnered with the restaurant sector specialist fund Capdesia to buy the London-listed pizza and Greek casual dining group Fulham Shor

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H. Friedman Search

APRIL 6, 2023

Today’s blog is going to address the truth about resumes; but, more specifically the question, “Do I even need a resume?” The answer is: It depends on the level of candidate you are. If you are a highly proficient senior-level attorney or banker, then you may not need a resume to procure a new position. However, if you are a junior individual banker or attorney, you will most definitely need a resume.

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How2Exit

APRIL 17, 2023

10 Concepts We Can Learn About Success in M&A on How2Exit's Interview W/ Neil Medwed Meriplex VP of Corp Development & M&A. Wach Here: E112 Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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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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Financial Times - Banking

APRIL 27, 2023

Germany’s biggest bank said deal will allow it to expand advisory services in the UK

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GillAgency

APRIL 30, 2023

Deals that drag on and never close can be a frustrating and disheartening experience for all parties involved. This was certainly the case for a deal that we worked on for months, only to have the buyer drag the process out for an additional 9 months. Let’s explore what happened. The due diligence phase was the first indication that the buyer was not fully committed to the deal.

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The Deal

APRIL 28, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC on April 20 announced that it will acquire Firewalk Studios from ProbablyMonsters Inc. The company did not disclose the terms of the transaction for Firewalk, which is developing an original high-budget multiplayer game for Sony’s PlayStation5 console and PCs. In July, San Mateo, Calif.-based video games console developer Sony Interactive acquired Bungie Inc. for $3.6 billion.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 2, 2023

Inquiry to focus on whether emergency state-backed UBS takeover breached criminal law Switzerland’s federal prosecutor has launched an investigation into whether last month’s state-backed takeover of the stricken bank Credit Suisse by its bigger rival UBS broke Swiss criminal law. The office of the attorney general said it was looking into potential breaches by government officials, regulators and executives at the two banks who thrashed out an emergency merger over a frantic weekend in mid-Marc

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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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Wizenius

APRIL 27, 2023

Anti-competition laws are regulations designed to promote fair competition in the marketplace and prevent businesses from engaging in anti-competitive practices that harm consumers and limit competition. One specific area where these laws are frequently applied is in the context of merger and acquisition transactions. When two companies merge or one company acquires another, the resulting entity may have significant market power in the relevant industry.

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How2Exit

APRIL 10, 2023

10 Concepts We Can Learn About Raising Capital From How2Exit's Interview Natu Myers, CEO of Raises.com E110 Watch Here Here is what my team and I learned from this interview: (These are notes from team members, writers, sometimes AI, and even listeners who submitted what i learned loosely edited and shared here) - If it seems a bit unrefined, you're reading our notes, so. yeah.

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Benchmark International

APRIL 28, 2023

Consider putting your company on the market for several reasons. The reasons can vary based on the stage of your business's lifecycle and what your goals for the future may be. No matter your situation, it is always a good idea to step back and look at the big picture to figure out your options.

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