A naukri.com initiative
Private Equity News
Guardian
1M
182
Image Credit: Guardian
Billionaire Guy Hands’ property firm takes housing reforms to European court
- Property company Annington, founded by billionaire Guy Hands, has taken a legal fight against the UK government's housing reforms to the European court of human rights.
- Annington Property, which owns the freehold of about 38,000 military homes, has filed a claim against the housing minister, Angela Rayner, over concerns that the new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act could force it to sell the homes below market value.
- The company has launched these legal challenges to seek clarity on the reforms and has warned that more companies could follow suit.
- Annington, which bought the military homes in 1996, is appealing against the UK government's decision to take back control of the homes worth £8bn.
Read Full Article
11 Likes
Peprofessional
1M
370
Grant Thornton: Increased Deal Volume on the Way
- Private equity professionals forecast a rise in transaction volume, despite uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
- 67% of M&A professionals anticipate increased deal volume over the next six months.
- Demand for technological advancements and sectors like technology, media, entertainment, and telecommunications are expected to drive M&A activity.
- Challenges in securing financing persist due to high interest rates, leading to increased equity portion in financings and exploration of alternative financing structures.
Read Full Article
22 Likes
Peprofessional
1M
421
Swander Pace Sells Reliance Vitamin to Impetus Wellness
- Swander Pace Capital has sold Reliance Vitamin to Impetus Wellness Group, a platform company formed by AEA Investors.
- Reliance Vitamin is a formulator and contract manufacturer specializing in plant-based proteins, probiotics, and hydration supplements.
- Impetus Wellness Group was formed to invest in contract manufacturers in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) industry.
- The executive team of Impetus includes industry veterans with experience in the VMS market.
Read Full Article
25 Likes
Peprofessional
1M
50
Summit Park Soars with Latest Acquisition
- Summit Park has acquired Thrust Flight, a provider of professional flight training services.
- Thrust Flight operates as a pilot training school that focuses on professional pilot training.
- Thrust Flight offers a fleet of modern aircraft for training and operates multiple training facilities in Texas.
- The acquisition of Thrust Flight marks Summit Park's fifth platform investment for its $450 million fourth fund.
Read Full Article
3 Likes
Funded
1M
64
Image Credit: Funded
How to Convince Investors Your Business is Worth the Risk
- Entrepreneurs face tough competition for investment in today’s business landscape. Investors seek businesses with a strong chance of success before parting with cash.
- Developing a business plan is a key foundation for convincing investors. The plan should include an executive summary, market analysis, financial projections, and competitive landscape.
- A unique value proposition (UVP) can distinguish your business from competitors. A strong UVP clearly articulates the customers’ problem, why your product is the solution, and what sets it apart from the competition.
- Presenting a clear path to profitability through realistic timelines and financial projections helps investors understand when they will start to see a return on their investment.
- A capable, experienced, and passionate team can make all the difference, so highlight your team’s strengths and how their expertise will directly contribute to the business’s success.
- Be transparent and honest about your current business stage, previous setbacks, and how you’ve learned from them. This fosters trust, a vital component in long-term investment relationships.
- Market traction and external validation can strengthen your pitch, such as early sales numbers or partnerships with established companies.
- Creating an emotional connection through personal anecdotes can make your pitch more memorable and relatable, demonstrating your passion and resilience for the business idea.
- Convincing investors that your business idea is worth the risk requires careful planning, preparation, and understanding of financial and market realities. It is more than just having a great concept.
- Funded.com offers a platform connecting entrepreneurs with angel investors, venture capitalists, and lenders. They also offer business plan writing services.
Read Full Article
3 Likes
TechBullion
1M
142
Image Credit: TechBullion
Scott Dylan: Barclays Bank Faces Strategic Crossroads Amid Struggle to Sell Merchant Payments Stake
- Barclays Bank faces challenges in selling a stake in its UK merchant payments unit.
- Declining revenue projections, shrinking market share, and increasing investment are affecting Barclays' position in the payments industry.
- Potential buyers are hesitant due to market conditions and Barclays' declining market share.
- Barclays must decide whether to divest from underperforming assets or invest in strategic partnerships and technology.
Read Full Article
8 Likes
TheStartupMag
2M
100
Image Credit: TheStartupMag
6 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Startup
- Establish your funding goals by categorizing your expenditures into pre-launch and post-launch expenses.
- Explore various financial options such as venture capitalists, angel investors, government grants, crowdfunding, and loans.
- Decide on the right funding source by researching and evaluating your long-term targets and financial situation.
- Consider self-funding or business bootstrapping as a viable option to maintain complete control of your company.
- Align your business goals with your target capital to attract investors who are interested in startups with defined objectives.
Read Full Article
6 Likes
Peprofessional
2M
376
Bravo! Rotunda Invests in Mama Lycha Foods
- Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired Mama Lycha Foods in partnership with the founding Padilla family.
- Mama Lycha Foods provides Latin American food and beverage products to retail customers across the US and Canada.
- The acquisition aims to accelerate strategic growth investments for Mama Lycha Foods.
- Luis Marconi will assume the role of executive chairman of Mama Lycha Foods' board.
Read Full Article
22 Likes
Peprofessional
2M
87
Shore Launches Electrical Safety Platform
- Shore Capital Partners has launched Guidant Power as an electrical safety platform.
- Guidant Power has acquired Rozel Electrical Safety Consultants and BCH Safety as its first two businesses.
- Rozel provides arc flash and NFPA 70E-related engineering and training services, while BCH Safety specializes in electrical safety training.
- Guidant Power aims to be a provider of electrical safety, reliability, and training services to companies across North America.
Read Full Article
5 Likes
Peprofessional
2M
32
Advent Closes Sale of CAES to Honeywell
- Advent International has closed the sale of CAES Systems to Honeywell in an all-cash transaction for $1.9 billion.
- The acquisition of CAES expands Honeywell’s defense and space portfolio and enables them to increase production and upgrade positions on various platforms.
- Honeywell can now introduce its products on new platforms such as the SPY-6 radar system and UAS technologies.
- The sale of CAES at $1.9 billion equals 14x the company’s estimated 2024 EBITDA, according to Honeywell.
Read Full Article
1 Like
Funded
2M
308
Image Credit: Funded
How to Hire the Right Programmers for Your Startup
- Finding the right programmers can be challenging but is crucial for success in a tech startup.
- Identifying your specific technical requirements and breaking down your needs is the first essential step.
- Versatile problem solvers, who are comfortable with unique challenges, are invaluable to a start-up's success.
- Cultural fit and passion aligning with your startup's mission and vision are also critical factors.
- Thorough technical evaluations for candidates are essential. Consider coding challenges, pair programming sessions, or code reviews as assessment formats.
- Personal and professional networks can be an effective way to connect with like-minded talent when sourcing new programmers.
- Freelancers and contract programmers can be flexible and cost-effective alternatives to full-time employees. Vet them like you would full-time employees.
- In addition to competitive compensation packages, consider offering unique incentives such as equity and a flexible work environment to attract the best talent.
- Building a development team requires a clear understanding of your startup's needs and expectations.
- Finding the right team that aligns with your values is the key to a startup's growth and success.
Read Full Article
18 Likes
Peprofessional
2M
253
OceanSound Acquires PAR Excellence from Northlane
- OceanSound Partners has acquired PAR Excellence Systems from Northlane Capital Partners.
- PAR Excellence delivers inventory management systems tailored for healthcare organizations, offering real-time inventory visibility and automation.
- OceanSound's partnership with PAR will accelerate investments in innovative products for the hospital and health system market.
- Northlane will continue as a minority investor in PAR, supporting its strategic and operational growth.
Read Full Article
15 Likes
Peprofessional
2M
147
Aterian’s Medical Device Platform Adds Another
- Vantedge Medical, a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners, has acquired Hobson & Motzer, a precision manufacturer specializing in medical devices.
- This acquisition marks the fifth add-on acquisition for Vantedge Medical under Aterian ownership.
- Hobson & Motzer is known for its focus on consumable products for the surgical stapler market.
- Vantedge Medical aims to enhance its capabilities and expand its value to leading medical technology companies through this acquisition.
Read Full Article
8 Likes
Peprofessional
2M
161
Vestar Gets a New VP
- Caroline Ptacek has been promoted to Vice President at Vestar Capital Partners.
- Vestar specializes in minority and control management buyouts and growth capital investments in various sectors.
- Ms. Ptacek joined Vestar in 2022 and supports investments across consumer, business and technology services, and healthcare sectors.
- Vestar has completed over 94 platform investments and more than 200 add-on acquisitions with a total value of over $61 billion.
Read Full Article
9 Likes
Peprofessional
2M
427
Selling a Business in 2024: Stepping into the Pitch
- Selling an individual or family-owned private company used to be like hitting a golf ball. Today it’s more like swinging at a 98-mph, split-finger fastball.
- Before 2010 business owners shared information on past exchanges with potential buyers, which has changed due to buyers avoiding auctions and profusion of deal generation tools and the need to connect.
- Valuation metrics have become more complex and buyers perform a bottom-up analysis for complicated businesses making it harder for owners to determine market value.
- Non-public market intelligence sharing is migrating down market and being offered by investment banks in specific niches.
- More investment vehicles are targeting minority or non-controlling equity investments with continuing ownership and employment roles.
- Selling a private business ownership group has changed with increased prior sell-side contacts to share high-level information, preemptive due diligence, targeted processes, and more businesses willing to share their exit requirements.
- Greenberg Variations Capital has built a mergers & acquisitions advisory firm based in suburban Philadelphia, handling one-off or targeted transactions, working with these changes.
Read Full Article
25 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app