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Demand for toys has declined globally due to economic challenges, leading to a 7% decrease in toy sales in 2023.

Hasbro's revenue fell by 15% last year to $5 billion, missing analyst estimates and causing shares to plummet. [ more ]

Edtech startups have been quietly busy building despite the decreased popularity of edtech news during the pandemic.

Advancements in AI are expected to fuel a boom in edtech in 2024. [ more ]

Apple has acquired 21 AI startups since 2017 and is planning more significant M&A in the AI space.

Apple is looking to add generative AI features to iPhones and other portable devices and is working on its own large language models. [ more ]

Ad tech M&A activity was down 10% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

High interest rates, economic uncertainty, and the phaseout of third-party cookies contributed to the decline in deal volume. [ more ]

Assessing the true value of your business and determining your role in the business post-sale are key obstacles when deciding to sell your business.

Seek expertise from an industry-specific M&A advisor to help with assessing the value of your business, negotiating the sale price, and preparing for a sale. [ more ]