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Venture
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

HIG Capital Executes Founder Succession With Internal Promotions Across the Top

HIG Capital has appointed Brian Schwartz as CEO, with Doug Berman as co-president, marking a significant leadership transition.
#microsoft
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees | TechCrunch

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts for the first time, allowing eligible employees to leave without mass layoffs.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers Veteran Employees One-Time Retirement Buyouts

Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts to employees with 70 years of combined age and service.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Warner Bros shareholders greenlight sale to Paramount

The deal values the company at nearly $111 billion, including debt, and is not final as it requires regulatory approval and could face legal challenges.
Media industry
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Citadel is retooling its investor recruiting team. These are the hires.

Citadel is restructuring its recruitment unit, focusing on internal promotions and younger hires amid a competitive talent landscape.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Private equity firm Presidio backs mortgage broker platform Edge Home Finance

Edge Home Finance originated $8.6 billion in mortgages, focusing on broker growth and technology expansion through investment from Presidio Investors.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook described John Ternus as 'a brilliant engineer and thinker who has spent the past 25 years building the Apple products our users love so much, obsessed with every detail, focused on every possible way we can make something better, bolder, more beautiful, and more meaningful.'
Apple
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Evoke takeover talks with Bally's Intralot emerge

Evoke confirmed it is in discussions with Bally's Intralot S.A. regarding a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the Company at a price of 50 pence per share.
UK news
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

Hillhouse-backed Ascentium buys fellow business services firm Dezan Shira, as the platform tries to ride China's surge in outbound investment | Fortune

Ascentium acquires Dezan Shira & Associates to enhance its capabilities in mainland China and Southeast Asia.
#private-credit
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales

Private credit professionals are shifting from growth to defense as redemption requests rise and concerns about credit quality increase.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here's how private credit bosses are defending their software bets as markets scrutinize Blue Owl

Private credit firms face a reputational crisis over software loan exposure as AI threatens software-as-a-service companies, with Blue Owl experiencing record redemptions and industry leaders defending their portfolios.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales

Private credit professionals are shifting from growth to defense as redemption requests rise and concerns about credit quality increase.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Here's how private credit bosses are defending their software bets as markets scrutinize Blue Owl

Private credit firms face a reputational crisis over software loan exposure as AI threatens software-as-a-service companies, with Blue Owl experiencing record redemptions and industry leaders defending their portfolios.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Equity Feels Safe. Debt Feels Risky. Reality Says Otherwise.

Debt-based financing promotes strong fundamentals, while equity can obscure inefficiencies and escalate expectations for growth.
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meta, Microsoft look to trim workforces amid heavy AI spending | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are cutting workforces to streamline operations and manage heavy AI spending.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 days ago
Venture

Bain Capital seeks buyer for stake in Bridge Data Centres

Bain Capital is seeking to sell a stake in Bridge Data Centres at a $5 billion valuation, with Citi and JPMorgan managing the process.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

The Stocks Billionaires Can't Stop Buying Right Now

Following billionaire investors can provide insights into successful long-term stock investments.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Make-or-Break Question Every Franchise Buyer Must Ask

Preparation and reflection are crucial for prospective franchisees during the Discovery Day process.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to acquire Cursor for $60 billion or collaborate for $10 billion to enhance AI capabilities.
Business
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Kirkland Lures Wachtell's Top Restructuring Lawyer With An $80M Incentive To Jump Ship - Above the Law

Kirkland & Ellis successfully recruited Joshua Feltman from Wachtell with an $80 million guaranteed pay package over three years.
#private-markets
Venture
fromFortune
6 days ago

Private markets have soared to $10 trillion in AUM. But why have they underperformed public markets? | Fortune

The U.S. private markets are large but have underperformed public markets despite significant asset growth.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Private debt and evergreens are setting the pace in European private markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Private markets are expanding to a broader investor base, with private debt and evergreen structures leading the growth in ELTIFs.
Venture
fromFortune
6 days ago

Private markets have soared to $10 trillion in AUM. But why have they underperformed public markets? | Fortune

The U.S. private markets are large but have underperformed public markets despite significant asset growth.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFast Company
6 days ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

This Former Dividend King Just Agreed to Be Bought Out.

Dividend Kings face challenges as inflation and demand pressures lead to dividend cuts, exemplified by Leggett & Platt's significant reduction.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Before You Sell Your Business, Consider These 3 Things First

Entrepreneurs face emotional challenges and loss of purpose during business transitions, especially when selling their businesses.
Media industry
fromDeadline
3 weeks ago

WME Selling 160over90 Sports Marketing Agency To Publicis

Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 for over $500 million to enhance its sports marketing capabilities.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

Carlyle Acquires International Marketing Agency Incubeta

Carlyle acquires a majority stake in digital marketing leader Incubeta, enhancing its growth strategy in the digital marketing sector.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Why venture lenders are paying monthly dividends while banks retreat

Trinity Capital Inc. provides loans to growth-stage companies and pays a monthly dividend of $0.17 per share, yielding approximately 13.5%.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
3 weeks ago

WME Sells 160over90 to Publicis Groupe for Over $500 Million

WME sold 160over90 to Publicis Groupe to enhance its sports marketing capabilities and create a unified platform for brands and fans.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 month ago

'The processes are continuing forward': Advertising's dealmakers press on with M&A despite Iran uncertainty

Dealmaking in advertising remains steady despite tensions in Iran, but uncertainty may impact future transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 month ago

Strategy purchases another $76 million worth of Bitcoin, all through sales of common stock | Fortune

Strategy purchased over $76 million in Bitcoin, continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy funded by its 'Stretch' perpetual preferred shares.
#private-equity
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 weeks ago

What the Best Private Equity-Backed CEOs Do Differently

More than 50% of CEOs in private equity-backed companies fail to meet expectations and are replaced during the investment period.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

What Makes a Perfect LBO Target: These 4 Stocks Fit the Profile Right Now

Private equity firms seek LBO targets with predictable cash flow, depressed valuations, and operational improvement potential.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Fundraising

Private equity exit value surged to almost $730 billion in 2025, per PitchBook | Fortune

Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 weeks ago

What the Best Private Equity-Backed CEOs Do Differently

More than 50% of CEOs in private equity-backed companies fail to meet expectations and are replaced during the investment period.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

What Makes a Perfect LBO Target: These 4 Stocks Fit the Profile Right Now

Private equity firms seek LBO targets with predictable cash flow, depressed valuations, and operational improvement potential.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Fundraising

Private equity exit value surged to almost $730 billion in 2025, per PitchBook | Fortune

fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rocket offers voluntary employee buyouts after acquisitions

Rocket Companies is offering voluntary separation packages that include tenure-based severance, health benefits for up to 12 months, and transition support, including job search assistance.
Retirement
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
2 weeks ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
NYC real estate
fromThe Daily Upside
1 month ago

How Advisors Are Finding Opportunities in Private Real Estate Right Now

Commercial real estate values remain 17% below 2022 peaks due to pandemic office vacancies and interest rate increases, presenting potential buying opportunities despite sector skepticism and illiquidity concerns.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why You Need an Exit Plan Long Before You're Ready to Sell

Exit thinking—making decisions today that preserve future options—differs from exit planning and should begin early, even when founders aren't considering selling, to maximize leverage and control over inevitable ownership transitions.
Marketing
fromSmartasset
1 month ago

Which Marketing Tactics Work Best for Financial Advisors?

Client referrals and networking are the most effective marketing strategies for financial advisors, with 88% using referrals and 62% relying on centers of influence.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

You Don't Need Awards to Raise VC - You Need These 2 Things

Awards may be encouraging and occasionally useful for visibility, but they are weak indicators of validation and poor predictors of long-term success. In the longevity and healthspan industry, where timelines are long and claims are easy to overstate, venture capital ultimately follows alignment and evidence, not applause received at glitzy industry events.
Healthcare
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Huge Merger Causing A Lot Of Separation - See Also - Above the Law

Major legal institutions face retention, reputational, recruitment, accountability, and free-speech challenges across firms, courts, DOJ, and law schools.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How private equity accounting software simplifies UK fund and SPV accounting - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Private equity firms operating in the UK face a uniquely complex accounting landscape. Between fund structures, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), regulatory requirements and investor reporting, financial management can quickly become overwhelming. For many firms, legacy systems and spreadsheets are no longer sufficient to support the level of accuracy, transparency and efficiency required. As a result, an increasing number of UK firms are turning to dedicated private equity accounting software to simplify fund and SPV accounting while improving control and compliance.
Software development
Miscellaneous
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

I Skipped the Business Plan. This 10-Slide Deck Helped Me Raise Millions

A ten-slide pitch deck is more effective for early-stage fundraising than detailed business plans because investors prioritize clarity of problem, conviction in insight, and quick comprehension of company value.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Warner Bros. reopens talks as Paramount signals higher bid

Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to reopen talks with Paramount after a higher bid while maintaining its recommendation of the Netflix sale and seeking written Paramount terms.
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash

Taking capital without alignment on values, trust, timing, and working style creates long-term friction that outweighs short-term relief.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

5 Negotiation Secrets to Know Before Selling Your Business

Know your BATNA and WATNA, set a high initial price, anchor negotiations, negotiate deal structure and manage emotions to maximize sale terms.
fromAol
1 month ago
Marketing

10 Companies That Went Downhill After Being Acquired

Corporate acquisitions often disrupt the qualities that made acquired brands successful, leading to customer loss and diminished relevance despite initial optimistic promises.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Private credit didn't fix middle-market CRE. It delayed a reckoning

Private credit's market expansion masked fundamental inefficiencies in commercial real estate lending that now surface as refinancing accelerates in a higher-rate environment.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.
Business
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Salesforce is financing its share buyback with long-term debt

Salesforce is executing a $50 billion share buyback program financed partially through debt extending to 2066, with CEO Benioff citing undervalued stock and attractive market conditions as justification.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How Strategic PR Wins Investors, Partners, and Market Confidence

Start-up founders often underestimate the power of public relations, but doing so comes at a cost: at best, missed opportunities; at worst, a crisis that spirals out of control without a lifeline. PR is not a glossy "top coat" applied to a finished product or milestone. Entrepreneurs would do better to see it as a foundational tool that creates organizational wins, not just announces them.
Marketing
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

Hold My Holdco; When Growth Goes Down | AdExchanger

Investors expect Q4 results to reveal holiday performance and signal potential M&A among major ad holding companies, with LiveRamp and The Trade Desk as targets.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Long-term capital is shaping modern business strategies - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Family offices provide patient capital and strategic support for long-term business growth, prioritizing stability and multi-generational wealth preservation over short-term returns.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

WPP double deal shows influencer agencies are top network M&A target

Major holding companies are acquiring specialist influencer agencies, signaling the influencer sector has become a strategic, competitive, and maturing part of advertising.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Manage Investor Expectations After Fundraising

Consistent, transparent post-investment communication sustains investor trust and engagement more effectively than the initial fundraising process itself.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Remove the Hidden Barriers That Jeopardize Your Exit

Unreliable or inconsistent financial data and founder-dependent finances lower purchase multiples and increase execution risk; exit readiness requires clean, consistent, timely KPIs and reporting.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 5 Private Equity Holding Companies: Publicly Traded PE Titans

Publicly traded private-equity firms let retail investors access buyouts, direct lending, infrastructure, and real estate with liquidity and lower minimums while charging management and performance fees.
Business
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The dos and don'ts of the M&A rulebook for agencies

M&A activity favors agencies that grew during COVID-19, with buyers seeking scalable, digitally capable firms and increased interest in APAC independents.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How Your M&A Deal Could Go Sideways Even After Closing

Clear, specific working capital definitions, aligned incentives, and neutral arbitration prevent costly post-closing disputes and preserve relationships.
Business
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Biglaw's Merger Market Is Heating Up - And More Firms Are Willing To Talk - Above the Law

Multiple Am Law firms are openly signaling willingness to consider mergers and acquisitions, marking a cultural shift from viewing deal discussions as admissions of weakness.
Venture
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Preparing For Acquisition: How To Make Your Learning Tech Company Investor-Ready

Start acquisition readiness years before a transaction by adopting investor-grade GAAP financials, governance, predictable revenue, and scalable operations to increase valuation and negotiation strength.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable | TechCrunch

Since expenses for external advisers are not reimbursed if a deal falls through, PE firms wait until they are certain of their interest before engaging costly specialists such as consultants from McKinsey, BCG, or Bain to perform extensive commercial research on the market and the target company.
Venture
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

After a 33% Target Rally, Is a Buyout Still in Play?

Target's 33% rally and $53.9B market cap reflect operational progress under new leadership, but revenue and operating income declines keep buyout viability uncertain.
Business
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to best and final' offer

Warner Bros Discovery remains committed to its Netflix merger while rejecting Paramount Skydance's $30/share bid and allowing a seven-day window for a best-and-final offer.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

UK business sales outpace overseas acquisitions as owners prioritise exits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK business owners increasingly prefer domestic sales over international acquisitions amid market caution and post-pandemic uncertainty; 2024 M&A modestly recovered but remained below 2021 peaks.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Everything you want to know about the drama in private credit but were too afraid to ask

Private credit, a $3 trillion market where investors loan directly to businesses, faces scrutiny after major firms experienced significant redemptions and fund freezes, raising concerns about potential bubble risks.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What happens to the AI exit market if the FTC cracks down on acqui-hires?

Reverse-acquihires hire founders or executives without buying companies, enabling talent capture while potentially avoiding merger review and harming the remaining company.
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