Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 3, 2024

As has been the case for the past several quarters, the prevailing characteristic of the economy is one of bifurcation, with interest rate-sensitive sectors remaining in a recession (as evidenced by the manufacturing sector's 16-month-long contraction), while the services sector (which accounts for nearly 80% of U.S. GDP) continues to expand.

Economics 70

Economics Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss 70

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The new investments put Guangzhou-headquartered XPeng at a valuation of almost $4 billion, the sources told Reuters. The previous funding round put the company’s valuation at $3.57 12), citing sources. The crowded Chinese EV space has startups competing for funds and attention amid government cuts to subsidies.

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Valuation Startups Transportation Manufacturing 43

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

That bias notwithstanding, these seven companies have been extraordinary investments, not just in 2023, but over the last decade, and there are lessons that we can learn from looking at the past. I agree, but I remain a believer that intrinsic valuation is the only tool that you have for assessing whether g.

Marketing 115

Marketing Valuation Profit and Loss Advertising 115

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.

Accounting 130

Accounting Marketing Advertising Valuation 130

PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2018

In the land of startups, and valuations of startups, it’s all about the Benjamins. Reports noted that the investment activity takes the valuation to $1.8 Speed is key in some verticals, such as financial services and manufacturing. And the bots. And the Benjamins that can be made from bots…. The 15-Year-Old Startup.

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Valuation Startups Invoicing Manufacturing 46

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Wynn Resorts — The casino and resort stock fell nearly 1% following a New York Post report that Wynn is looking to divest its online sports-betting unit for $500 million, a significant discount to the $3 billion valuation that has been floated in the past year. General Motors — The auto manufacturer saw shares slide 1.2%

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Valuation Manufacturing Investments Planning 100

Future CFO

MARCH 28, 2023

Slower economic growth , declining consumer confidence, falling manufacturing output, high inflation, and mounting global and regional uncertainties resulted in a perfect storm which dampened investor sentiment, the firm noted. “In Similarly, tough market conditions pushed some investors to the sidelines in 2022.

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Valuation Manufacturing Transportation Economics 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2018

The big news came care of GM and SoftBank, in the form of a massive investment on SoftBank’s part in GM’s self-driving automotive ambitions. billion in investment dollars into GM’s self-driving unit, Cruise. On top of the new funds it has just announced, GM further plans to invest $1.1 billion in Cruise.

Valuation 40

Valuation Investments Planning Manufacturing 40

PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

SoftBank is gearing up to invest $2.25 Reuters , citing the companies, reported that the investment is coming from the SoftBank’s $100 billion Vision Fund. Reuters noted it’s one of the fund’s biggest investments in self-driving technology. Cruise, as a result of the investment, has an $11.5

Investments 40

Investments Valuation Manufacturing Securities 40

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Led by Permira, the London-based global investment firm, the investment values the startup at $1.5 At that valuation, Mirakl qualifies as a unicorn, the term used to describe a startup worth more than $1 billion. Mirakl provides online marketplace software to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, including Kroger Co.,

Manufacturing 88

Manufacturing Construction Valuation Startups 88

PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

Mobvoi was Google’s first direct China investment following the exit of its search engine from the country in 2010. Mobvoi, a China-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has almost secured funding to value the company at upwards of $1 billion before an initial public offering, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Startups 60

Startups Valuation Manufacturing Securities 60

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Four: Understand Customer Valuation Your customers are the source of your revenue – and your profits. A low valuation customer who typically purchases high margin items later on is a good investment. A low valuation customer who typically purchases high margin items later on is a good investment.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 98

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Based at least on the reactions, I have realized that some may be misreading my story and valuation, ore reacting just to a picture in a tweet.

Valuation 130

Valuation Forecasting Investments Manufacturing 130

Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 10, 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.

Accounting 74

Accounting Advertising Valuation Investments 74

Future CFO

JANUARY 31, 2023

M&A tends to slow during times of uncertainty or market volatility, but those can be precisely the times when valuations become more attractive and opportunity knocks, the firm added. Now is not the time to fall out of love with M&A, PwC said.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Valuation Healthcare Manufacturing 52

Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Of course, and with small businesses, especially those built around personal services (a doctor or plumber’s practice), it is part of the valuation process, where the key person is valued or at least priced and incorporated into valuation. To estimate key person value, there are three general approaches: 1.

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Valuation Profit and Loss Entertainment Investments 113

CFO Share

JANUARY 31, 2024

You are raising outside equity capital, or You just closed an investment round and need to manage cash smartly. Manufacturing, transportation, distribution, real estate and construction are very financially complex and require a specialty fractional CFO. You are entering a new market or pursing vertical integration.

CFO 52

CFO Forecasting Budgeting Construction 52

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 12, 2021

Thus, you and I can disagree about whether beta is a good measure of risk, but not on the principle that no matter what definition of risk you ultimately choose, riskier investments need higher hurdles than safer investments.

Valuation 52

Valuation Corporate Finance Finance Investments 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

billion investment round led by funds and accounts advised by T. Backed by Amazon and Ford, the company will manufacture its first vehicles — the pickup R1T and the SUV R1S — in its Normal, Illinois factory. This latest round of funds could give Rivian a valuation of $25 billion. Rowe Price portfolio manager.

Valuation 52

Valuation Manufacturing Startups Investments 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Highlighting the increasing interest in this startup space is this week's B2B venture capital roundup, which recaps the final two weeks of 2020 in B2B FinTech investments. In addition to global expansion, the company said it plans to invest in its own infrastructure, reports said. million investment, Tech.eu Navisteps.

B2B 84

B2B eCommerce Banking Accounts Payable 84

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The B2B eCommerce space saw some of the biggest investments of the year for B2B FinTechs, a testament to investors' confidence in the evolution of the market. Only days ago, startup Spryker secured $130 million for its B2B eCommerce technology, while Mirakl landed $300 million in September, pumping the firm's valuation up to $1.5

B2B 121

B2B eCommerce Finance Valuation 121

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 9, 2023

Your Investing Strategy Just Failed. Venture capital’s reckoning looms closer : Valuations on holdings will have to converge sooner rather than later with listed tech sector ( Financial Times ). An unexpected ancient manufacturing strategy may hold the key to designing concrete that lasts for millennia. ( All Star Charts ).

Valuation 64

Valuation Education Manufacturing Economics 64

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Four: Understand Customer Valuation Your customers are the source of your revenue – and your profits. A low valuation customer who typically purchases high margin items later on is a good investment. A low valuation customer who typically purchases high margin items later on is a good investment.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 52

Centage

APRIL 4, 2023

Look for ways to solve customers problems without creating new issues for your manufacturing or supply chain. A low valuation customer who typically later purchases high margin items is a good investment. After all, shoppers may choose to take their business elsewhere if you charge them more for the same items.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Prioritization 98

Future CFO

JULY 22, 2021

Fresh capital inflows led by SPACs have been an important catalyst, plus an increase in PE investment and corporate acquisitions—particularly focused on technology assets, PwC pointed out. The pursuit of strategic advantage is powering deals.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Valuation Manufacturing Leverage 52

CFO News Room

JANUARY 26, 2023

To answer the question, I looked at two institutions, one academic and one practice-oriented, that are deeply invested in that idea, and spend considerable time advancing it. The Mythology of the Great CEO Are there a set of qualities that make for a great CEO? In contrast, consider Yahoo!,

Marketing 130

Marketing Valuation Manufacturing Investments 130

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The new investments put Guangzhou-headquartered XPeng at a valuation of almost $4 billion, the sources told Reuters. The previous funding round put the company’s valuation at $3.57 12), citing sources. The crowded Chinese EV space has startups competing for funds and attention amid government cuts to subsidies.

Startups 40

Startups Valuation Transportation Manufacturing 40

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2016

There’s also the fact that the reported cause of the big drop in Yahoo’s proposed valuation was the reveal at the Sunnyvale meetings last month that Yahoo’s online advertising business is declining more rapidly than once supposed. Investments for the week ended 06-03-16. billion range. Don’t be alarmed.

Investments 40

Investments Advertising Valuation Manufacturing 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Camino Financial said it will use the funding to invest in business intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and to wield data to fill in FinServ gaps for Latinx-owned SMBs. The solution provides a short-term working capital solution by financing unpaid invoices at a discount. What’s Head: AvidXchange.

B2B 52

B2B Finance Invoicing Manufacturing 52

PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

The lawsuit was brought by two former minority shareholders in Hermes India, the Indian high fashion manufacturer. They alleged Wirecard defrauded them when they sold their shares to the Mauritius Fund at a 36 million euros ($41 million) valuation.

SAP 64

SAP Valuation Manufacturing Compliance 64

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

The company secured the new investment from Marchmont Ventures, according to Insider.co.uk The money will be used to invest in Akseleran’s underlying technology and bolster staff levels. To date, 6Sense has raised more than $105 million and plans to use the latest investment to scale up operations and focus on platform expansion.

B2B 52

B2B Cash Flow Forecasting Valuation Startups 52

CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

Even though we live in an age where user platforms and hyper revenue growth can drive company valuations, that adage remains true. To make comparisons, profits are scaled to common metrics, with revenues and book value of investment being the most common scalar. Returns on Invested Capital (or Equity).

Marketing 130

Marketing Hurdle Rate Investments Accounting 130

Musings on Markets

JUNE 23, 2023

In the last four decades, computer chips have become part of almost everything we use, from appliances to automobiles, and the companies that manufacture these chips have seen their fortunes rise, and sometimes be put at risk, as technology shifts. From High Growth to Maturity!

Valuation 91

Valuation Profit and Loss Investments Marketing 91

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Based at least on the reactions, I have realized that some may be misreading my story and valuation, ore reacting just to a picture in a tweet.

Valuation 99

Valuation Forecasting Investments Manufacturing 99

VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

How Attention to Inventory Can Make or Break Manufacturers A major factor in determining the success of a manufacturer is how well it manages its inventory. When manufacturers have too little inventory, they can’t fully meet customer demands and lose out on revenue as a result. A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here.

Manufacturing 73

Manufacturing Benchmarking Forecasting Profit and Loss 73

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2019

Los Angeles-based clothing maker MyDyer, which was LuLaRoe’s main clothing manufacturer, is now suing the company for $48.7 Valuation After Latest Funding Round. The European mobile bank operator said that with the Series D round of funding, it has a valuation of $2.7 million for unpaid products and services. N26 Has $2.7B

Banking 51

Banking Valuation Manufacturing Sales 51

Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For Automata we needed to consider the manufacturing process for robots, including production capacity, supplier terms, shipping policies, customer warranties, and commission structures for their sales team. low student intake, low volume of accounts, or inefficient manufacturing processes).

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Manufacturing CFO Forecasting 52