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B2B FinTechs Diversify Funding Strategies With M&A, IPOs

PYMNTS

According to Iron Pillar’s report, B2B startups need 50 percent less capital than startups providing consumer-facing products and services if they wish to achieve a $1 billion valuation (unicorn status). leading the investment. Indeed, WeWork’s recent troubles have shaken confidence in the tech startup funding environment.

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Components of a Successful Sale Transaction

VCFO

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. Personal Transition Planning.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 8-9)

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Can CFOs balance the need to transact AND transform?

Future CFO

The first quarter of 2023 saw global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity continue to shrink as rising interest rates, high inflation and recession fears dampened deal-making. Despite dwindling deal numbers, lucrative M&A opportunities continue to be available for those with the appetite and eye for lower valuations.

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Companies Hiring Cybersecurity Experts To Screen Potential Acquisitions

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Companies and investment funds are adding an extra layer of scrutiny to mergers and acquisitions by hiring cybersecurity experts to screen targets for security risks. Cybersecurity is not about getting technical, it’s about business impact, and ultimately valuations. It will become a pillar of M&A decisions.”.

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Transcript: Michael Fisch

Barry Ritholtz

They’re one of the older private equity firms around, been been in business since 1994. They run over $27 billion in, in assets. Then I think you’re gonna find this to be a fascinating conversation. 00:01:24 [Michael Fisch] Thank you Barry. It’s a pleasure to be here. You get a Stanford MBA. What was the original career plan?

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Managing capital in times of persistent instability

Future CFO

Ultimately, it is the CFO’s decision to invest for this unknown turn in the bend. Shifting attitudes and approaches as it relates to capital strategy Shakir offered his version of the " cash is king " phrase: “sales is vanity, profit is sanity and cash is reality.” Globally, Morgan Stanley sees muted M&A activities in 2023.