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Thoma Bravo raises €1.8B for its first European fund
- Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has closed its inaugural European fund at €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion).
- Thoma Bravo plans to take equity stakes in mid-sized software companies across Europe.
- The launch of the fund fills a gap left by North American investment firms retreating from Europe.
- Thoma Bravo's presence in Europe started in 2011 and it has invested around €14 billion across 16 deals in the region.
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Wall Street Is Getting Antsy With Trump
- President Trump's keynote speech at a Saudi sovereign wealth fund's conference in Miami Beach was well-attended by adoring fans and key lieutenants.
- In the venue's packed lobby, the mood was a bit antsy among portfolio managers and financial consultants who had waited for hours.
- Many finance professionals had high hopes for Trump's first second-term, in-person address to the international business set.
- Some attendees were turned away and had to watch Trump's speech on a closed-circuit screen.
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CenterOak Sees Green on Sale of Shamrock Environmental
- CenterOak Partners has sold Shamrock Environmental to Republic Services, completing the eighth and final portfolio company exit from CenterOak Equity Fund I LP.
- Shamrock Environmental is a provider of industrial waste and wastewater treatment services, operating Centralized Wastewater Treatment facilities and solidification sites.
- Republic Services, a waste management and environmental services company, plans to invest $1 billion in acquisitions in 2025, with Shamrock Environmental as the first purchase.
- CenterOak focuses on equity investments in companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $500 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $35 million.
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Align Recapitalizes AKS Engineering
- Private equity firm Align Capital Partners has acquired AKS Engineering, a civil engineering and surveying consulting firm.
- AKS Engineering offers a range of services including civil engineering, surveying, natural resource management, and land use planning.
- Align Capital Partners plans to help AKS tap into additional resources and expand its business in the Northwest through continued investment and complementary acquisitions.
- Align Capital Partners typically invests between $20 million and $60 million in North American-based companies with EBITDA ranging from $3 million to $15 million.
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Powerful Mindsets for Starting a Business Before Age of 30
- Starting a business before turning 30 is an incredible achievement. Success largely depends on mindsets.
- Young entrepreneurs who build successful businesses early on have common mental traits that set them apart.
- Key mindsets for success include a growth mindset, fearlessness in taking risks, strong self-discipline, and an action-oriented approach.
- Resilience, openness to learning and networking, and a strong vision and purpose also contribute to early business success.
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Valid Funded $5.5M to Revolutionize AI-Powered Advertising
- San Francisco-based ad agency Valid has secured $5.5m in funding led by Canaan Partners.
- Valid aims to revolutionize marketing and advertising by integrating AI technologies.
- The company's platform utilizes machine learning to create personalized and effective ad campaigns.
- The funding will be allocated towards platform enhancement, talent acquisition, and market expansion.
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Scalable Capital Provides Private Equity with BlackRock
- Scalable Capital is introducing private equity investments to its digital investment platform for suitable investors in Germany, offering access to alternative investments like private equity through the Scalable Broker.
- Clients can invest in the BlackRock Private Equity Fund with a minimum one-off investment of 10,000 euros, marking a significant step towards diversification and higher returns for long-term oriented investors.
- Private companies, which make up the majority of large firms globally, provide a new investment opportunity as the number of listed companies decreases, leading to a shift in economic value creation towards private markets.
- Private equity offers flexibility, long-term financing, and higher potential returns, with a 14.9% annual growth over the past 20 years, outperforming traditional indices like the MSCI World Index.
- BlackRock's Private Equity Fund focuses on co-investments in private companies globally, offering lower costs, diversification, and the advantages of open-end fund structures for investors.
- The fund allows easier redemption of invested capital compared to closed-end funds, and reinvests returns and dividends for potential higher compound interest and long-term returns.
- Investors in alternative investments through Scalable Broker experience seamless integration, automated processes, and added functionalities like a digitalized suitability check and information resources.
- The introduction of private equity as a new asset class in the Scalable Broker provides investors with the opportunity to access institutional-quality private market investments in a digital format.
- Interested parties in Germany can join the waiting list to receive updates and be informed about private markets investments, with the BlackRock Private Equity Fund planned to be available in the Scalable Broker in April.
- Redemptions from the fund are limited to 5% of the fund volume, with no front-end loads or redemption fees, while the management fee for the fund is set at 1.95% p.a., with the potential for additional performance-related profit share for the fund manager.
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M&A 2025: I Was Wrong, Time for a Do-Over
- In 2025, the expected land rush of quality deals in the M&A market has not materialized, with deal activity remaining sluggish despite earlier optimism.
- Macro-economic challenges are impacting industries like manufacturing and distribution the most, leading to a dominance of professional service firms in the market.
- Valuations have stabilized but show differences between business services and manufacturing, highlighting scarcity driving valuations in high-performing manufacturing firms.
- The gap in valuation between above-average financial performers and non-AAFPs remains significant, with business services seeing a drop in the premium compared to manufacturing.
- Buyers are facing challenges in the current exit environment, leading to a rise in private equity continuation vehicles as a response to dissatisfaction.
- The ongoing uncertainty in macroeconomic factors, the importance of industry niches like defense and medical technology, and the use of earnouts and seller financing are key takeaways for 2025.
- Financial buyers are under pressure to invest, leading to downward pressure on discounts for companies with prospective turn valuations.
- Private equity continuation vehicles are becoming more common, but not a universal solution, with individual/family business owners choosing to wait for the right opportunities.
- Andy Greenberg, the author, is the CEO of Greenberg Variations Capital, an M&A advisory firm, with prior experience in co-founding GF Data, an M&A data tracking service.
- For more information on Greenberg Variations Capital, visit www.greenbergvariations.com.
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M&A 2025: I Was Wrong – Time for a Do-Over
- Deal activity in 2025 has not met the earlier consensus forecast of a land rush of quality deals.
- Factors contributing to the sluggish deal activity include stubborn inflation, reduced interest rate cut prospects, and supply chain disruptions.
- Market conditions in early 2025 continue to reflect those of 2024, with challenges affecting manufacturing and distribution businesses.
- Commercial and residential service firms are dominating the market as manufacturing firms hold back from selling.
- Valuations have stabilized overall, with differences between industry sectors like business services and manufacturing.
- There are fewer high-performing manufacturers in the market, leading to scarcity and driving valuations.
- Buyers are seeking quality businesses, leading to premiums for top performers in certain sectors.
- Due to uncertainty, financial buyers are facing pressure to put money to work and may utilize earnouts and seller financing.
- Discontent with the current exit environment is fueling the rise of private equity continuation vehicles (CVs).
- CVs may not suit all needs, and changes in the market may impact financial buyers and individual/family business owners differently.
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Kinzie Acquires Tubular Products Maker
- Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired Fraser Steel, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of steel tubular products.
- Fraser Steel's tubular products are used in various sectors, including powersports, commercial furniture, lawn and garden, and agriculture.
- Fraser Steel has the capacity to manufacture up to 200,000 parts per day and will receive resources and expertise from Kinzie to expand its operations.
- Kinzie Capital Partners invests in U.S.-based companies with revenues of up to $250 million, focusing on sectors such as manufactured products, business services, and consumer goods.
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AEI Acquires United Building Solutions from Crescendo Capital
- AE Industrial Partners has acquired United Building Solutions, a provider of complex HVAC services, from Crescendo Capital Partners.
- UBS provides specialty mechanical services and building controls for HVAC systems.
- Under Crescendo's ownership, UBS acquired Lor-Mar Mechanical and Unitemp/Mechanical Degrees.
- UBS completed the add-on acquisition of Total Comfort Solutions, expanding their footprint into the Southeast.
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Trive Looks to Grow New Collision Repair Platform
- Trive Capital has acquired California-based collision repair platform Chilton Auto Body.
- Chilton Auto Body operates 20 auto body repair shops, specializing in electric vehicle (EV) repairs, including brands like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid.
- Trive Capital plans to support Chilton's growth by expanding to new geographies through mergers and acquisitions and opening new locations.
- The partnership aims to capitalize on the growing complexity of vehicles and increased adoption of EVs in the auto collision repair industry.
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How Startups Can Secure Funding in a Competitive Market
- Startups can secure funding in a competitive market by building a solid business foundation with a sustainable revenue model, market validation, and a clear growth roadmap.
- Demonstrating market traction through early sales, growing user base, and strategic partnerships increases the likelihood of attracting investors.
- Optimizing the pitch and storytelling by clearly communicating the startup's mission, highlighting the problem it solves, and using data and case studies can make the pitch more compelling.
- Exploring alternative funding sources such as angel investors, crowdfunding, grants, and revenue-based financing can provide additional funding opportunities for startups.
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The Constitution for Your New Fund: Strategy, Culture, Decision-Making, Budget, and Data
- Launching an investment management firm should include designing a "constitution" covering goals, legal obligations, and principles for handling disagreement.
- Key documents for a new firm include agreements governing the general partner entity and management company entity.
- Important decisions for a new fund involve strategy, culture, decision-making processes, budgeting, data ownership, and more.
- Negotiating the initial design of the firm, even if subject to change, is valuable for future operations.
- Partnerships benefit from having diverse skillsets and upfront work to structure a valuable team.
- Considerations for the 'constitution' include strategy alignment, cultural norms, decision-making mechanisms, budgeting, data ownership, and peaceful resolution agreements.
- Emphasis is placed on consensus decision-making, budget planning, expense policies, social media guidelines, data ownership, and peaceful resolution protocols.
- Future fund discussions, books, and resources are recommended for those launching an investment fund.
- Dolph Hellman, an experienced fund formation lawyer, provides valuable insights for fund sponsors.
- Input from industry professionals like Jon Weber, Erik Brue, and Shane Ray Martin enhances the framework for launching a fund.
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Why Intel must stay independent, spin out its foundry and rebuild its iconic brand
- Intel, a storied brand in technology, is at a crossroads with its manufacturing falling behind competitors like TSMC and foundry operations resulting in losses.
- Selling Intel's design arm would harm competition, national security, and innovation in America, making Broadcom's potential acquisition misguided.
- Proposed spin out of Intel's foundry can pave the way for the design business to thrive independently, focusing on CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators.
- A US-domiciled joint venture involving TSMC can help revitalize Intel's manufacturing operations and ensure a stable supply chain for hyperscalers.
- Guaranteed wafer pre-purchase contracts from cloud giants like AWS, Google, and Microsoft can sustain the JV's early years and secure demand.
- The article suggests a strategic shift for Intel, advocating for the spin out of the foundry, collaboration with TSMC, and independence for the design arm.
- By leveraging TSMC's expertise, creating a new US-based foundry, and securing commitments from hyperscalers, Intel can resurge as a technology powerhouse.
- Intel's design unit could thrive independently, partnering with leading foundries, advancing technologies, and fostering competition in the semiconductor market.
- Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of preserving Intel's legacy, competitiveness, and American innovation through strategic decisions and partnerships.
- The vision presented advocates for a bold approach to secure Intel's future, support US tech ecosystem, and maintain its iconic status in the industry.
- The article concludes by urging Intel's board to consider a transformative path that upholds national interests, competition, and the brand's historical significance.
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