Musings on Markets

AUGUST 2, 2021

Just over a week ago, I valued Zomato ahead of its market debut, and as with almost every valuation that I do on this forum, I heard from many of you. The Prelude After I posted my valuation last week, I did find some of the portrayals of my post to be a little unsettling. Let me dispel both delusions.

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VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Below is a summary of the discussion points from all professionals on the ‘ M&A: Preparing for Sale ‘ panel. An experienced investment banker is needed to carry out such a process. Unless it is a simple, small business, the valuation of the business can be complicated.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

According to people familiar with the discussions, the new valuation could hit as much as $70 billion or maybe as much as $100 billion, Bloomberg said. FinTech Stripe is considering a funding round to value it higher than the $36 billion it got on its last round, Bloomberg reports.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Poshmark saw its valuation more than double following its Nasdaq debut, with shares closing at $101.50, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Jan. Poshmark doesn’t buy inventory; instead, it collects a fee on anything people post for sale on the platform. Poshmark’s valuation is now over $3 billion, up from $1.25

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Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In response, I have been told that the problem is not with the idea of ESG, but in its measurement and application, and that impact investing is the solution to both market and society's problems. It is human nature to want to make the world a better place, but does impact investing have the impact that it aims to create?

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Creative CFP

MARCH 5, 2021

The purpose of a Business Valuation While most can only dream of selling their business for that amount of money, it is important to know how one goes about valuing a business, no matter what the size. A valuation may be required for periodic reporting (i.e. How do we value a business?

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Creative CFP

MARCH 5, 2021

The purpose of a Business Valuation While most can only dream of selling their business for that amount of money, it is important to know how one goes about valuing a business, no matter what the size. A valuation may be required for periodic reporting (i.e.

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Future CFO

MARCH 22, 2021

Higher yields for long-dated sovereign bonds will result in near-term losses for Asia Pacific banks as they recognise valuation changes on their available-for-sale (AFS) bond portfolios, but the capital impact should be manageable for most rated banks, said Fitch Ratings recently.

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CFO Simplified

AUGUST 7, 2023

This issue is compounded by the fact that most business owners have 80% or more of their net worth tied up in their company that is less liquid and more risky than other potential investments. Who should be on my team of advisors to navigate a potential sale? What are my exit options? What’s My Passion?

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JULY 29, 2020

TransferWise , the online money transfer service startup, is now valued at $5 billion thanks to a secondary share sale as investors embrace online payments amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the London-based company announced Tuesday (July 29). through the TransferWise borderless account, with the new product set to launch within a year.

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JUNE 11, 2019

Brex, the credit card startup, announced Tuesday (June 11) it raised $100 million in venture funding, giving the company a valuation of $2.6 The funding comes a few months after Brex raised $125 million, giving it a valuation of $1.1 For its eCommerce credit card, it underwrites based on sales. “At billion back then.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

What shall we make of private fundraising rounds that make valuation leaps, tacking on billions of dollars with each new capital raise? News about Chime ’s latest funding round might give pause when comparing the tech-savvy upstart’s valuation against some traditional banking players. billion, as CNBC reported. With the $14.5

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

To help bolster the company’s growth, UNTUCKit has reportedly tapped a bank in an effort to bring in investment funds. The company, which is said to have enlisted the help of Morgan Stanley, is looking for a valuation north of $600 million, CNBC reported.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Talks have been revived for SoftBank to take itself private amid a series of disappointments to the company’s equity valuation compared to the value of its individual holdings, Financial Times (FT) writes. The last disposal is planned to be announced this week, as SoftBank will sell U.K.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Affirm , a FinTech that offers customers payment plans at the point of sale, is reportedly looking to raise around $1.5 Recently, Affirm raised $300 million in a Series F round led by Thrive, at a valuation of $3 billion. FinTech investment is constantly reaching new highs. So far, Affirm has raised $1.03 billion from last year.

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JULY 21, 2020

Hippo , the tech startup that provides home insurance digitally, has raised $150 million in a funding round that brings its valuation to $1.5 homeowners over the next year, add staff, invest in technology and support the company’s proposed acquisition of Spinnaker Insurance Co. “We a national property and casualty insurer.

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MARCH 20, 2019

Opendoor , the startup that operates an online platform for buying and selling homes, has raised $300 million, giving it a valuation of $3.8 According to a report , it was previously expected the startup would raise $200 million with a valuation of $3.7 The latest fundraising round included General Atlantic, a previous investor.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Deere said it benefited from positive farm fundamentals and increased infrastructure investment. after the retailer said sales have slowed over the past few months. jump, after the soccer club said it was considering strategic alternatives including a possible sale. Its stock jumped 4.2% in premarket trading. Source link.

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JULY 21, 2020

Hippo , the tech startup that provides home insurance digitally, has raised $150 million in a funding round that brings its valuation to $1.5 homeowners over the next year, add staff, invest in technology and support the company’s proposed acquisition of Spinnaker Insurance Co. “We a national property and casualty insurer.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

related investing news. It missed top and bottom line expectations when reporting quarterly results, but announced an agreement with the investment firm H Partners that raised the cap on the firm’s stake to 19.9% after it raised full-year profits, pointing to strong sales among its cancer drugs. from 14.9%. Source link.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A key value proposition for financial advisors is helping clients avoid common behavioral biases that can lead to suboptimal investment decisions. Which often leads to advisors counseling their clients to stay diversified and stick with a disciplined investment strategy to optimize their risk and return over the long term.

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APRIL 24, 2019

The RealReal , an online retailer for authenticated luxury consignment, has authorized the sale of up to $70 million in new shares that could put its valuation at $1.06 A Delaware stock authorization filing was discovered by the Prime Unicorn Index.

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MARCH 23, 2020

Used car sales startup Cazoo has raised another 100 million pounds ($116 million), which it wants to use to continue buttressing its business, according to a report by TechCrunch. In September of last year, Cazoo’s valuation was around $220 million. million) in sales during its first three months. TechCrunch reported.

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OCTOBER 3, 2018

Coinbase , the cryptocurrency exchange operator, is nearing a deal that would give it a valuation of around $8 billion, reported Recode. The report, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Coinbase is in discussions with Tiger Global and existing shareholders for an investment as high as $500 million.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

has said that it was chosen to be ByteDance’s “trusted technology provider” that will take over TikTok's American operations, and Alibaba is considering an investment in Grab. Alibaba Eyes $3B Investment In Ride-Hailing Giant Grab. SoftBank Considers Going Private After Asset Sales, Report Says. Technology Provider’.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

billion in global sales from Black Friday up to Cyber Monday. Billion Holiday Sales Worldwide. billion in worldwide sales from Black Friday up to Cyber Monday, a 60 percent rise over last year’s sales for the same timeframe. Google's Former CEO Schmidt Invests In New $111 Million EU Tech Fund.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Coupang, the South Korean eCommerce company, is getting a $2 billion investment from SoftBank’s Vision Fund, which will provide it with the money to speed up development of delivery and shopping services. SoftBank invested $1 billion in Coupang back in 2015, valuing the company at $5 billion the time. “Masa is a visionary leader.

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MAY 29, 2018

Whenever it happens, it’s safe to say that a $150 billion valuation would make Ant’s IPO one of the biggest ever, putting it ahead of Facebook ’s $104 billion IPO in 2012 and behind Alibaba’s $168 billion IPO in 2014. Reasons To Invest. Ant’s earnings did not seem to indicate the company would be ready for a share sale anytime soon.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To determine profit margins, companies subtract the total cost of providing a product or service from the sales price paid for the item by customers. Gross Profit Margin: Your gross profit margin is the amount of your sales revenue minus the cost of your goods. But how much are they really worth?

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 19, 2023

In this post, I will be valuing each of these companies, both to assess whether to invest in them individually, and to examine whether there are lessons for the market in their price entrails. Clearly, much has happened since these valuations. to 14.9%.

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MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. But Software-as-a-Service emerged as a hot spot, too, with the largest investment round of the week going to a B2B eCommerce SaaS provider.

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CFO Share

MARCH 27, 2024

Return on Investment Definition (ROI) ROI measures the bang for your buck. It helps small businesses by answering a simple question: for every dollar you invest in your business, how much profit do you get back? As an example, a small business is considering hiring a new sales rep. Let’s demystify these concepts together.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Possibly not, when it comes to valuation. The news this week that Dropbox , the file sharing firm, is coming public at well below the $10 billion it had seen in its latest fundraising round has raised much discussion about valuation. billion valuations spotlights the difference in investor profiles, then and now. billion to $7.1

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 24, 2023

Not surprisingly, Moneyball has found its way into business and investing as well. Mean Reversion works, until it does not : Much of investing over the last century in the US has been built on betting on mean reversion, i.e. that things revert back to historical norms, sooner rather than later.

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Fpanda Club

JULY 24, 2022

oracle Aesop formulated his investment insight "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" and since that time the model for calculating the value of an asset as the present value of the cash generated by this asset throughout its life has remained unchanged. In about 600 B.C. and help identify most probable outcomes.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

In my last post, I used Facebook’s recent troubles to talk about the importance of corporate governance, and how we, as investors, have abandoned the power to change management at many younger tech companies in return for being able to invest in young tech companies, with growth potential and well-regarded founders.

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MARCH 19, 2020

Valuations in tech are based on expansion going forward. The “Coronavirus: The Black Swan of 2020” editorial advised firms to begin considering saving cash, cutting the cost of items, and revamping sales forecasts. Sequoia noted that the outbreak could fundamentally change the world’s business landscape.

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