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European Digital insurtech startup Getsafe acquires Luko’s German portfolio, reaches 550,000 customers

TechCrunch: M&A

Getsafe, a German-based digital insurtech startup, has acquired the German portfolio of Luko, a French insurtech startup that recently neared insolvency before agreeing to be acquired by British insurer Admiral Group in a transaction that didn’t include its German or Spanish operations. Luko’s own […]

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The Intersection of NAV and Margin Loans: Single Asset and Concentrated Asset Pools

JD Supra: Mergers

These portfolios present challenges for financings, including issues with valuation, enforcement, and liquidation. By: Mayer Brown

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The Ripple Effect: How Increased Capital Gains Taxes Influence Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

The shift in Investment Focus: PE/VC firms may shift their investment focus away from M&A and towards other strategies, such as portfolio company growth or dividend recapitalizations. While it can present challenges, it also offers opportunities for adaptation and innovation.

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Building a Fun and Profitable Portfolio of B2B SaaS Companies with Kevin McArdle

How2Exit

He also provides insights into the current landscape of the software industry and the opportunities it presents for entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional private equity firms, Big Band Software takes a long-term approach to its investments, aiming to build a portfolio of great businesses with no expectation of selling them. Hiring is hard.

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05-21-2023 Newsletter: Thinking if Private Equity is for you?

OfficeHours

This initial analysis usually involves reading through the target’s investor presentation (Confidential Information Memorandum – CIM) and making an initial decision on whether it is worth it for the firm to continue to spend time and effort analyzing the company. Learn the essential strategies for financial modeling.

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Off-Cycle Private Equity Recruiting: How to Prepare for the Slow Grind to the Finish Line

Mergers and Inquisitions

The final round usually consists of a private equity case study presentation based on a CIM , a company they assign, or a company of your own choosing. This round is more about your critical thinking and presentation skills and less about raw technical abilities. Off-Cycle Recruiting: Slow processes for very close start dates.

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Headphone startup Nura gets acqui-hired by Denon parent, Masimo

TechCrunch: M&A

Nura will join fellow consumer audio brands under that umbrella, including Bowers and Wilkins, Polk Audio and Denon, which entered its portfolio when it acquired Sound United in April of last year. The news was announced quietly a couple of weeks back in a press release titled, “Nura Joins Forces With Denon.”

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