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Platforms, Private Credit Fund and Banks’ Fortunes Are Increasingly Intertwined
- Private credit plays a crucial role in the capital landscape, especially for firms opting for non-traditional bank financing.
- Capital flows between banks, private credit firms, FinTechs, and end customers are becoming more intertwined, posing risks and rewards across this ecosystem.
- Recent data from the Boston Fed indicates that large banks are increasing their lending exposure to private equity and private credit firms, raising concerns about financial stability.
- The growth in private credit is evident in various industries like AI, with banks increasing their private credit transactions, and FinTechs like SumUp securing significant loans.
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The Role of Self-Funding in Building Successful Private Equity Firms
- Self-funding has become a viable path for entrepreneurs entering private equity, offering control, lean operations, and the chance to prove strategies before seeking external capital.
- Entrepreneurs using personal savings to launch a private equity firm have the freedom to shape strategy without external pressures, enabling long-term value focus.
- Self-funding fosters careful decision-making, focused prioritization, and a committed mindset, potentially reducing early mistakes and enhancing stability.
- Despite risks, self-funded startups in private equity are more likely to reach profitability, yet many fail within five years due to challenges and high stakes.
- Initial challenges of self-funding include the need for significant capital, careful spending decisions, and slower credibility-building without institutional support.
- Emotional tolls, setbacks, and personal risks are part of the self-funding journey, fostering resilience, confidence, and determination in founders.
- Once established, self-funded firms can focus on growth, using external funding strategically to expand operations, hire selectively, and pursue larger deals.
- Founders who start with personal capital can negotiate from a position of strength when seeking external funding, leveraging proven outcomes and track records.
- Long-term benefits of self-funding include independence in decision-making, financial stability during uncertainties, and ownership control for founders.
- Self-funded firms often exhibit cohesive cultures, stemming from a unified vision set by the founder, attracting like-minded individuals and fostering shared purpose.
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Silent Investors vs Active Investors: What’s Best for Your Business Growth?
- When growing a business, the type of investor you bring on board can significantly impact your company’s direction, speed of growth, and long-term success.
- Silent investors provide capital without involvement in daily operations, while active investors offer hands-on guidance, mentorship, and strategic input.
- Key factors to consider when choosing between silent and active investors include control, expertise, funding stage fit, and growth support needs.
- Ultimately, the decision between silent investors and active investors depends on your business stage, leadership strengths, industry, and growth goals.
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How Venture Capital Firms are Changing in 2025
- Venture fundraising in Q1 2025 dropped sharply, with only 87 funds raising $10B, as capital concentrates in top geographies and LPs increasingly back fewer, more established managers.
- The venture capital landscape is evolving with firms becoming Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and adopting private equity-style strategies like serial acquisitions or 'roll-ups'.
- Firms like Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and General Catalyst are investing in a broader range of assets beyond direct startup equity, including public and secondary shares, and cryptocurrencies.
- Some firms, like Thrive Capital, are launching new ventures focusing on AI-enabled companies and are diversifying into areas like wealth management and healthcare acquisitions. There is speculation that heavyweight firms may consider an IPO in the future.
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MPs should not accept any murky answers from Thames Water chair on potential sale | Nils Pratley
- Sir Adrian Montague, the chair of Thames Water, will be appearing at the environment select committee to address the ongoing issues with the company's financial crisis and potential sale.
- MPs should question Montague on why KKR was chosen as the preferred bidder and inquire about the lack of competition in the process, as well as the management plan for the troubled utility.
- Concerns have been raised about Thames Water potentially being sold to a bidder that prioritizes bondholders' interests over customers, and the lack of transparency regarding regulatory support and accommodations.
- The select committee's scrutiny during Montague's appearance is crucial for achieving transparency in the sale process and ensuring that the interests of customers are prioritized.
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Checklist legal and institutional action items for launching your emerging manager
- OpenVC has published a series on structuring the team and legal infrastructure of a new private equity/VC fund.
- The series covers various aspects including writing the constitution, legal issues, template agreements, and recruitment strategies for emerging managers.
- The resources were co-authored by Dolph Hellman from Orrick's Private Investment Fund's Group.
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Elizabeth Holmes’s Partner Has a New Blood-Testing Start-Up
- Elizabeth Holmes's partner, Billy Evans, is starting a new blood-testing start-up named Haemanthus while Holmes is in prison for defrauding investors through Theranos.
- Haemanthus describes itself as 'the future of diagnostics' and plans to revolutionize health testing through a new approach.
- The company initially aims to test pets for diseases before moving on to human health optimization, with a prototype device resembling Theranos's infamous blood-testing machine.
- Haemanthus is seeking to raise over $50 million for its innovative testing device equipped with tunable lasers, drawing similarities to Theranos's technology.
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CodeAnt AI Funded $2M to Boost Code Review Automation and Software Security
- CodeAnt AI, a San Francisco-based developer of a devtool platform for automating code quality checks and security, secured $2 million in funding led by Y Combinator, VitalStage Ventures, and Uncorrelated Ventures.
- The funding will be used to expand the engineering team, invest in machine learning research, and grow enterprise partnerships across North America and Europe.
- CodeAnt AI's platform uses AI to detect security vulnerabilities, logic errors, and code style violations in real-time, aiming to reduce the time required for vulnerability detection and fix.
- The company's early adopters reported improved code quality, reduced time spent on code reviews, and real-time collaboration features for engineering teams, supporting multiple programming languages.
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Aurora’s Lubrication Engineers Quickly Closes Second Add-On Acquisition
- Lubrication Engineers, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired RSC Bio Solutions, a company known for developing and supplying environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) for marine and industrial applications.
- RSC Bio Solutions offers products like FUTERRA biodegradable hydraulic fluid, EnviroLogic lubricants, and BioFlo EAL gear oils, catering to marine operators, offshore energy companies, and industrial machinery users.
- The acquisition of RSC Bio Solutions marks Lubrication Engineers' second add-on acquisition after buying the industrial brands and products of Royal Purple in March 2025 for $110 million.
- Aurora Capital Partners, the parent company of Lubrication Engineers, focuses on control investments in industrial, manufacturing, and service-oriented businesses with values ranging from $100 million to $500 million.
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Heartland Paving Partners Expands Midwest Reach With Poblocki Paving Acquisition
- Heartland Paving Partners, under Soundcore Capital, has acquired Poblocki Paving Corporation, expanding its presence in the Midwest.
- Poblocki Paving provides asphalt and concrete services in Southern Wisconsin, including maintenance, repair, infrared patching, milling, sealcoating, striping, and snow removal.
- Heartland Paving has completed a total of eight acquisitions, including Poblocki Paving, as part of its expansion strategy in the Midwest and Northeast.
- The partnership between Heartland Paving and Poblocki aims to enhance pavement solutions in the Midwest, with Soundcore Capital actively seeking further acquisitions for geographic expansion.
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April in Review: Global startup funding remains steady, while AI continues to draw headlines and industries like Telehealth drive growth
- April 2025 saw a decrease in startup deals, though global venture funding remained flat year over year at $23 billion.
- Despite a record-breaking funding month in March driven by OpenAI, concerns about AI environmental impact arose.
- A report by the International Monetary Fund stated economic gains offset rising carbon emissions, boosting global output.
- Interest in AI-generated code surged, with Microsoft sharing that 30% of its code is AI-generated.
- Industries like Telehealth and pet tech health are driving growth, with the pet care economy expected to exceed $500 billion by 2030.
- Startup stories from April include USC Incubator successes, Horasis hosting climate-focused panels, and Leadsales CEO offering funding advice.
- AI startup Prezent appointed a biopharma executive to its board, while startup Aestro AI launched to transform debt recovery.
- GPU startup SQream named a new CEO to lead AI Factories, while Buddy.ai aims to democratize English tuition in Latin America.
- Skystem founder highlighted the importance of automated finance controls, and Y Combinator startup DeepSource released autonomous AI agents.
- With the tech sector growing in Latin America, Big data enterprise Source Meridian opened a new office in Ecuador to boost the country's tech scene.
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How to Control Healthcare Costs Throughout Your Portfolio With New Insurance Model
- Private equity firms often overlook employee benefits when implementing value creation plans to increase profitability during ownership of companies.
- The individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) model offers control over insurance costs for businesses while providing quality healthcare benefits to employees.
- ICHRA can help PE-backed companies struggling with unpredictable group health plan renewals and high insurance costs.
- It allows for personalization in healthcare coverage, giving employees the freedom to choose plans that suit their individual needs.
- Implementation of ICHRA can lead to cost savings for both employers and employees compared to traditional group healthcare plans.
- ICHRA offers stability to employers, flexibility to employees, and eliminates the financial burden of high-cost claimants.
- Companies with multi-state operations find ICHRA particularly appealing due to the scalability and customization it offers for diverse employee groups.
- ICHRA allows employers to set a consistent budget for health insurance costs, providing predictability and avoiding unexpected cost increases during renewals.
- The adoption of ICHRA, as exemplified by a case study of a PE-backed manufacturing company, has shown benefits in reducing costs for employers and empowering employees with choice and control over their healthcare.
- Overall, ICHRA serves as a valuable tool for private equity firms seeking to optimize costs and enhance value creation within their portfolio companies.
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2025 Deal Terms Study Reveals Shifting Leverage Between Buyers and Sellers
- The private M&A activity in 2024 has been experiencing an uptick, with a projected increase in pace for the latter part of the year amidst evolving market uncertainties.
- Private equity and venture capital firms are at a critical juncture, focusing on liquidity and LP returns for success.
- Buyers are facing a competitive landscape with more investors vying for top targets, leading to a shift in M&A deal terms that benefit both buyers and sellers.
- 2025 M&A Deal Terms Study, analyzing over 2,200 private-target acquisitions from 2019-2024, highlights nuanced trends in negotiations.
- Deal sizes have surged, especially jumbo deals valued over $750 million, partly due to fewer earnouts as sellers push for higher upfront values.
- Earnouts remain prevalent but slightly elevated, with a trend towards shorter performance periods and around 21 cents on the dollar payout.
- Reps & Warranties Insurance (RWI) usage saw a slight increase in 2024 but remains below its peak, impacting the indemnification structures of deals.
- Buyers have become accustomed to favorable seller terms even without RWI in deals, leading to changes in representations and survival periods post-closing.
- The evolving balance of power in M&A deal terms reflects the shifting leverage between buyers and sellers, influenced by macroeconomic conditions and buyer competition.
- Market participants are advised to stay informed and flexible in their approach to dealmaking to navigate the changing M&A landscape.
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FalconPoint Continues Build of Jennmar Platform
- Jennmar, a FalconPoint Partners portfolio company, has acquired Rohrig Heavy Equipment Maintenance, which provides specialized services to construction, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
- Rohrig operates in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, offering services like diesel engine rebuilds, driveline fabrication, and equipment servicing.
- Jennmar, a manufacturer of infrastructure products, acquired Jennmar Services and has completed eight add-on acquisitions under FalconPoint since May 2024.
- Jennmar's history dates back to 1922, evolving into a leading provider of mining equipment and roof support systems, now operating across multiple locations in the U.S. and internationally.
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Rochester Midland Buys OCS Chemical
- Rochester Midland Corporation, a company owned by Peak Rock Capital, has acquired OCS Chemical Engineering, a provider of water treatment services.
- Rochester Midland offers technical services and specialty chemical products to sectors such as water treatment, food safety, and industrial cleaning, serving various industries like commercial buildings, food processing plants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.
- OCS Chemical provides water treatment services to over 1,000 commercial real estate, healthcare, and light industrial customers in the Northeastern United States, adding to Rochester Midland's customer base.
- The acquisition by Rochester Midland is part of its strategy to expand its presence in the Northeast and enhance its offerings to customers in the Tri-state area.
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