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JULY 23, 2025

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 14, 2025

In 2013, Buffett teamed with Brazilian private equity company 3G Capital to acquire cash-flush, strong global brand Heinz. The billionaire CEO later worked with 3G to help finance Heinz's $49 billion merger with Kraft Foods Group in 2015. "I was wrong in a couple of ways about Kraft Heinz," Buffett tells CNBC.

IT

Private Equity Info

JUNE 9, 2025

Yet, behind the scenes, it’s one of the most active areas of investment , particularly over the past two years. PE firms investing in domestic companies. With ongoing demand for specialty drugs, biologics, and generics, private equity sees long-term value in platforms that can scale and innovate within FDA-compliant environments.

Private Equity

Financial Times - Banking

JUNE 15, 2025

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Financial Times - Banking

JUNE 9, 2025

Why people of all ages want to leave the UK This AI is amazing and there’s only a few embarrassing, critical errors A first look at Somerset’s magical ‘Osip 2.0’

Private Equity

Financial Times - Banking

JULY 23, 2025

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Profitability

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the past 24 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for top law firms, lenders, and private equity investors, tackling some of the most complex and high stakes matters. Justin Catalano, a Partner at TorQuest said , “We are excited to be partnering on this investment with Ian and the GlassRatner team. billion fund.

Advisory

Financial Times - Banking

JUNE 14, 2025

The career boost of marrying well Lex Work & Careers Sections Work & Careers Home Business School Rankings Business Education Europe's Start-Up Hubs Entrepreneurship Recruitment Business Books Business Travel Working It Most Read The career boost of marrying well Private equity outpaces banks in scramble for graduate talent The best business (..)

Media

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 3, 2025

With over 700,000 restaurants and food service locations nationwide and a workforce of 15.9 Projected Fast-Casual Market Size Over Time M&A and Market Restructuring M&A activity remains strong in Food & Beverage, with approximately 100 deals per quarter. trillion in total sales, marking a 4% year over year increase on 2024.

Food

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The food industry is generally considered recession-resistant and less susceptible to economic downturns than other sectors, making it an attractive investment for private equity firms seeking stable returns.

Food

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Duckhorn Portfolio, a luxury wine company, announced that it was being acquired by Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, for $1.95 Moët Hennessy, the luxury wine and spirits producer, announced a minority investment in French Bloom, a nonalcoholic sparkling wine brand. billion in a cash transaction.

Food

PE Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

Fengate is partnering in the deal with Weathervane Investment Corp and is managing the investment on behalf of the LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada. The post Fengate Private Equity snaps up Saco Foods from Benford Capital appeared first on PE Hub.

Private Equity

PE Hub

AUGUST 25, 2023

Roark is buying fast-food franchise Subway. The post Private equity fire, safety and security investment roundup, plus food deals from Subway and AVC appeared first on PE Hub.

Private Equity

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 22, 2024

Fengate, in partnership with Weathervane Investment Corp., has acquired Saco Foods. platform investment. This is Fengate's first U.S.

Food

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

Private equity firm Trive Capital has acquired Hypergiant Industries in a deal that will furnish the Texas-based AI company with capital to “build even faster,” Hypergiant CEO Mike Betzer told TechCrunch in a recent interview. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Capital

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

Private Equity

How2Exit

MAY 30, 2023

Concept 2: Invest In Pet Businesses When it comes to investing, pet businesses can be a great option. We are seeing an increasing amount of private equity entering the veterinary space, both at the clinic level and the pet product level. making it highly competitive to get into. making it highly competitive to get into.

Private Equity

Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. Top Software Private Equity Firms Here is a select list of the most active PE investors in the SaaS and software industry over the past year (data taken from the SEG 2024 Annual SaaS Report ). The firm currently employs 31 professionals.

Private Equity

Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. The pandemic accelerated innovation at all levels as it spotlighted weaknesses and systemic inefficiencies, particularly in food distribution.

Food

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

I’ve found that two main groups care about investment banking in Singapore : Students who are from Southeast Asia and are considering whether they want to work in Singapore, NY, London, or other places. It’s just that it’s smaller than you might expect, which means a lower investment banking headcount than true financial centers.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Unlock the potential of the dairy market by embracing change and innovation in an evolving industry For business owners in the food and beverage industry, the dairy market presents both challenges and opportunities. Froneri’s origins date back to PAI’s acquisition of a large private label ice cream manufacturer, R&R.

Food

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Elliott Advisors ups its offer to £750m but board of high street electrical goods chain likely to reject new bid The US investment group Elliott Advisors has reportedly tabled an improved takeover offer for the UK electrical goods chain Currys, worth as much as £750m, after being rebuffed earlier this month.

Food

Growth Business

MAY 19, 2023

Recent figures from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young found a record £2.3bn was invested into UK start-ups via the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) in the year ending April 2022 into 4,480 firms, showing the angel investment network in rude health. They’ve been generous with their cash, too.

Investors

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. commented Rick Thomas, FOCUS Investment Banking CEO.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

It’s no surprise that bakery is one of the food industry’s most dependable performers. As a staple food, it’s insulated from fluctuations in household incomes and business cycles compared to the broader food and beverage industry. General Mills acquired private equity-backed TNT Crust, a frozen pizza supplier, for $253 million.

M&A

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Example: If the WPI for agricultural products rises substantially, it might signal potential food price inflation for consumers down the line. Commodity Price Index This focuses on the prices of commodities, often separated by categories like energy, metals, and food. Example: In the late 2010s, the U.S.

Private Equity

The Deal

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On the latest episode of Behind the Buyouts, Investcorp SA head of North American private equity David Tayeh discusses the New York-based firm’s strategy around backing middle market businesses that cater to “needs versus wants.” and auto aftermarket company S&S Truck Parts LLC. in 2011.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the food service industry continues to attract strong investment activity, there are a number of opportunities available to owners considering buying, growing, or selling a restaurant or chain of restaurants. While some restaurant chains are candidates for private equity transactions, others are targets for strategic buyers.

Private Equity

Intrepid Banker Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

Intrepid Investment Bankers Key Takeaways from Expo West 2023 Source: Green Queen Media The Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA was back in full force in 2023, its second year in-person since the 2020 – 2021 pandemic hiatus. For the first time in Expo West history, there were 29 exhibitor booths for regenerative products.

Food

Growth Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

billion in investment. The most active investor of Bristol’s startups is Seedrs , while angel investors Bristol Private Equity Club , Parkwalk , WebStart Bristol and Molten Ventures have also backed multiple startups in the city. The company was founded in 2016 and has raised over £30 million in equity investment since then. #2

Food

Software Equity Group

AUGUST 20, 2024

This opens the door to significant investment and acquisition opportunities for SaaS companies from strategic buyers within and outside of the software industry. The group includes public strategic, private strategic, and PE-backed strategic buyers. The company has made 312 investments since its founding in 1996.

Investment

Peak Frameworks

MAY 23, 2023

Practical Application of SWOT Analysis in Finance SWOT Analysis is a versatile tool, equally applicable in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Corporate Finance. Investment Banking In Investment Banking , SWOT Analysis can be instrumental in evaluating potential deals.

Investment Banking

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

Consumer products are goods sold to the end customer for personal use, including anything from food items to clothing to electronics. If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year.

Private Equity

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 7, 2023

Easy Entry and Exit Industries like food and beverage exemplify this, where new brands can enter with relative ease, and unsuccessful ones can exit without massive losses. If you’re interested in recruiting for private equity and wish to leverage the power of market understanding to your advantage, check out our Private Equity Course.

Private Equity

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, the Bali Package in 2014 aimed at streamlining trade, allowing developing countries more options for food security, and providing better trade opportunities for the least developed countries. Countries are more receptive to foreign investments when the global trade environment is stable. EU tariff battles.

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