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The recovering deals market could get a lift from private equity-backed companies as early as the beginning of 2025. We outline what you need to know – plus what to look for in IPO candidates and portcos – in our capital considerations piece. https://lnkd.in/g-gw3hH5

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I'm very excited to announce the official launch of my impact investment fund know.capital with a $250,000 donation to the Drexel Food Lab which was founded by the omnipotent and super human Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D., CHE, CRC at Drexel University in 2014. These funds will help build out the physical plant at the lab which will expand its capacity and capabilities to work deeper with industry both large and small, and also create more amazing experiential opportunities for Drexel's undergrad, grad, and certificate students. Jon truly runs a unique and impactful program at Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, and I can't think of a better partner with whom to embark on this journey. know.capital is an investment fund that invests at least 2/3 of our fee revenue profits in creating and operating unique nonprofit and for-profit social impact initiatives while pursuing maximum return strategies for our investors who bear no financial sacrifice for our philanthropic work. I've been working on this for 12 years (no one has accused me of working fast), and this is a culmination of countless mistakes and trial and error, and just pain and suffering (honestly). And there is more discomfort ahead of course. The pain points that I'm addressing are two fold: 1) "impact investing" is ill-defined and the impact side of the equation is unclear, and 2) nonprofits suffer from structural liabilities of fragmentation, governance structure, and fundraising dynamic that potentially compromise the pursuit of their missions and their ultimate impact. These two pain points have to be addressed concurrently since there is no other mechanism that I've been able to come up other than what I know best (Wall Street's fee business model) that can act as a sustainable funding source for needed social solutions that may not have any ROI prospects. And we need to pay nonprofit professionals more if we are to attract the best talent. We can't ask people to sacrifice "for the greater good" when they are often doing thankless work, getting paid pauper wages, and worrying whether or not they can retire with any level of financial security. From an investor's point of view, it's important to point out that this is not a zero sum equation. We're just offering another solution to investors who may care about also making a social impact of some kind, but with no financial sacrifice (have cake and eat it too). One can still have a traditional wealth manager and investments, one can still donate money to a worthy nonprofit or a university endowment, etc. We just want to expand the pie of what social impact investing and philanthropy could mean, create solutions that can potentially be massively scalable, and direct capital and world-class talent to initiatives that can potentially make the world a better place. Imagine if "Wall Street" can do that. More to come!

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An Entrepreneurial Board of Directors A Value Maximization Model For Public Companies #corporategovernance #governance #boardsofdirectors #shareholdervalue #performance #capitalism #institutionalinvestors

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A Northeast tech company needed quick funding to fulfill a large PO and manage cash flow during a slow Q4. Fora Financial approved $700,000 in just six business days, enabling them to meet the deadline, stabilize operations, and strengthen client relationships. Fora Financial’s fast, flexible funding made a key impact. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZLfLPs #CaseStudy #TechIndustry #ForaFinancial #BusinessGrowth #WeKnowBusinessFinancing

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WHOLE BUSINESS SECURITIZATION (WBS) - A POCKET OF FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES This week, Blackstone agreed to buy a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s and plans to finance the deal by expanding the existing whole-business securitization. What does this mean? Why are we suddenly hearing more and more about WBSs? Unlike traditional financing, WBS structures require creating new corporate structures that hold operational assets, IP, franchise agreements, or other value assets where debt is lent directly against those assets. Once those assets are in the new corporate structure, the legal documents “ring-fence” the assets in a credit box so only the WBS debt has a secured claim against those assets. Why would a company do this? Three key reasons:  1) Lower cost of capital: coupons are typically only a couple of points above SOFR 2) Longer maturities: even 50 years which is rare for corporate debt 3) Less covenants: WBS structure can lead to significant yearly dividends, asset improvement, reinvestments, and more, as long as specific ratios are covered and the operational assets maintain their value. What do creditors get in return? The underlying assets are not just collateral, they have been moved into a separate entity which gives them much greater protection. A fascinating and upcoming financing trend, let's go into more detail in the full writeup. https://lnkd.in/e2HTR3VN

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📢 Last Call to Register for Tomorrow's Richi Entrepreneurs' Boston Talk! Participate in an engaging discussion led by Samuel Shafner on preparing for your first venture capital round. He'll be joined by industry experts Scott Rocklage from 5AM Ventures and Dana Watt, PhD, from Breakout Ventures, who will share their experiences and insights on what VCs are looking for in promising startups. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 20th 🕙 Time: 10 AM EST Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tips. Register now and tune in for another great talk! 👉 https://lnkd.in/evncUpca #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #RichiEntrepreneurs #BostonTalks

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The 2024 Greenwich Economic Forum is set for October 8-9 in beautiful Greenwich, CT (a great place to be in the Fall !). The 2024 agenda is ramping up and is chock-full of CEOs. If you are a thought leader in finance (investment management, economics, markets), and interested in engaging with peers and potential clients, then we would love to hear from you. Please inquire with [email protected] Brad Jacobs, Ken Kencel, Dina DiLorenzo, Mike Freno, Mehdi Mahmud, John Koudounis QXO, Churchill Asset Management, Guggenheim Investments, Calamos Investments, Barings, First Eagle Investments #greenwicheconomicforum #markets #economics #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #privatecredit #privateequity #hedgefund #economics

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According to our Q2 2024 Private Market Fundraising Report, private capital fundraising is showing signs of recovery. When accounting for pending data, we're on track for approximately $1.7 trillion in fundraising for the year—a significant rebound and the best result in nearly two years. Notably, General Partners (GPs) focusing on secondaries and real assets are seeing improved results. However, challenges persist in sectors like real estate, venture capital, and funds-of-funds. Venture capital vehicles are experiencing longer closing times, and emerging managers face a tough landscape with more selective Limited Partners (LPs). Overall, while private fundraising is gaining momentum, it remains a dynamic and evolving space! #PrivateCapital #Fundraising #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Finance

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Craig Steger, Managing Director at Outcome Capital, will be a panelist at the Advancing Drug Development Forum on December 12th at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA! Craig will be sharing invaluable insights on the "Lessons Learned from Other Entrepreneurs" panel, discussing key takeaways from his extensive experience in the industry. Reach out to Craig directly for a one-on-one conversation to dive deeper into the latest transactional trends and market dynamics shaping the industry today. Looking forward to engaging with fellow industry leaders and having impactful discussions that drive the future of drug development. See you there! #AdvancingDrugDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #DrugDevelopment #MarketTrends #Networking #Innovation #OutcomeCapital #Insights #Biotech

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With news of HPS Investment Partners, LLC discussing a prospective IPO, which alternative asset managers are next in line to cross the chasm to public markets? In this week's Alt Goes Mainstream AGM Alts Weekly, I highlight some of the attributes that indicate that an alternative asset manager could be on the path to a public offering and share a list of some that could go public. Silver Lake Vista Equity Partners Clearlake Capital Group General Atlantic Warburg Pincus LLC Ardian Bain Capital HarbourVest Partners Hellman & Friedman Thoma Bravo Advent International Insight Partners Clayton Dubilier & Rice Who is next in line for an IPO? Read this week's AGM Weekly brought to you by Intapp (Intapp DealCloud ) for thoughts on how firms can go public: https://lnkd.in/eVrveeEt

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Discover the latest trends in hospital and health system M&A for 2024. Our insights reveal why strategic consolidation continues to reshape the healthcare landscape. Read more to stay ahead in the evolving healthcare industry. #HealthcareMandA #HospitalManagement #StrategicInsights

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Seale & Associates, Inc. is proud to share our latest report on the healthcare sector. In this report, we analyze the prevailing trends and recent commercial transactions that are influencing the direction of the sector. In 2024, the healthcare sector is expected to undergo a strategic realignment, with a greater focus on investment. Pharmaceutical and biotech companies will remain key players, with growing interest in GLP-1 medications for diabetes control and weight reduction. Private equity investments will also drive M&A activity. Additionally, increasing revenues in the healthcare sector and cross-border acquisitions will remain attractive growth strategies. This report offers an essential view of current trends for business leaders, M&A-focused professionals, and all those interested in these trends. It highlights the rise of global transactions and the valuation of leading companies in the sector, such as Corporativo FRAGUA S.A.B. de C.V., Farmacias Benavides, AbbVie, and AstraZeneca, among others. The variation in the size of the M&A market, showing a significant increase in transaction value over the years, underscores the importance of adapting to market changes. To receive this quarterly report and/or our monthly and sectoral reports, subscribe at https://lnkd.in/gmxEs6E4. #Healthcare #HealthCareSector #Market #MnA #Investment #IndustryTrends #BusinessStrategy #MergersAndAcquisitions #QuarterlyReport #Mergers #Acquisitions

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Our latest report explores the dynamic startup ecosystem. Ashraf Hebela, CFA, head of startup banking and co-head of technology banking at J.P. Morgan , looks at traits of successful founders, emerging sector and regional trends, and the AI and robotics boom in Pennsylvania. Read our report: https://bit.ly/46NROdh

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Megadeals are back as rising CEO confidence and stronger corporate profits drive an M&A rebound. Higher-for-longer interest rates are changing the competitive landscape, and visionary CEOs are positioning their companies for success. https://pwc.to/3WaYajm

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Interested in the latest trends in the Tech M&A industry in general, and in the Italian market in particular? Write a comment on this post and I'll send you a fee waiver code

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Navigating middle-market M&A requires a strategic approach, and private equity could be a game-changer. Read The Symmetrical Group's latest blog for more insights on the impact of PE on middle-market M&A, the perks of partnerships, and crucial factors for companies eyeing a PE-backed sale. https://lnkd.in/g7WFrYZE

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Melissa Di Donato, Chair & CEO of Kyriba, discusses breaking liquidity gridlock for CFOs, recent re-investments from Bridgepoint Capital and General Atlantic, and her first-year milestones on #NYSEFloorTalk with Judy Khan Shaw.

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Hi San Francisco! Please join our RSVP-Only Corporate sponsored Tribe Public CEO Presentation and Q&A Luncheon Event on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1pm with Steven Ledger, CEO of Serina Therapeutics (NYSE: SER), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing its proprietary POZ Platform™ drug delivery technology. The presentation is titled "Enabling Continuous Drug Delivery for Parkinson's Disease & Beyond." Those interested, please contact me here or send in your RSVP to [email protected] and we do our best to accomodate at this limited seating event! - Meet with Serina’s CEO Steven A. Ledger - Learn more about their proprietary POZ Platform™ drug delivery technology that has been designed for programmable, #targeteddelivery of a broad range of small molecules. The technology has been clinically demonstrated to safely enable continuous drug delivery via a once weekly subcutaneous injection. The POZ platform is customizable, versatile and can be dosed via IV, SC or IM routes to address a broad range of clinical indications - Parkinson's disease is a progressive #neurologicaldisorder that primarily affects movement - Continuous dopaminergic stimulation (CDS) has been shown to reduce the severity of motor complications (dyskinesia) in advanced Parkinson’s patients - Discussion of the Serina IND candidate’s target product profile versus the current standard of care in providing #CDS #CEO #networking #investing #biotech #Parkinsonsdisease #healthcare #CNS #familyoffice #venture #privateequity #IPO #sanfranciso #JPM2025 #bayarea

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Valiant Finance Honored as Financial Services Review's Top Specialty Finance Company of 2024 Valiant Finance proudly announces its recognition as the Top Specialty Finance Company of 2024 by Financial Services Review. Known for its unique Reg D-compliant digital mining fund, Valiant Finance strives to offer accredited investors monthly cash flows from scalable Bitcoin mining operations. This innovative model reduces investor exposure to volatility by deploying funds to secure the resources necessary to scale Bitcoin mining activities like advanced immersion cooling technology, efficient data center deployment, leveraging partnerships and innovation to reduce expenses, and tapping renewable energy sources. Valiant Finance continues to drive sustainable investment, supporting local communities like Dimmitt, Texas, through job creation and reshaping the future of cryptocurrency finance. 

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