This document provides a summary of recent news and deals in the private equity industry:
- M&A activity in the Middle East increased in Q1 2014, with the top deal being a $700 million acquisition in Qatar. Foreign investment in the region also significantly increased.
- German fire safety company Minimax is being sold to private equity firms in a potential $1.8 billion deal.
- Large tech companies like Yahoo and Google led the US in M&A deals in 2013, paying high multiples for acquisitions in their pursuit of technology dominance.
- Sovereign wealth funds and family offices have increasingly been investing directly in the European venture capital market in large deals.
- Fundraising
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 153 - Sept 12th, 2014:
- VC’s Appetite Leaves Silicon Innovators Scrabbling for Cash
- Family Office Invests in Harvard’s School of Public Health
- Record-Breaking Selling: US PE
- Billion Euro Reha Clinic Buyout
- China’s Largest PE Deal in a Resurging Market
- Quote of the Week: Angels are Everywhere
DealMarket Digest Issue 132 - 14 March 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 132 - March 14th, 2014:
- Five Traits of Blockbuster PE Exits
- Fund of Funds Still in the Game, But Pressure is on Performance
- More Women Active in Private Equity
- PE Firms Seek Manufacturing Company Buyout
- M&A Healthcare Deals Grow in More Ways Than One
- Quote of the Week: Not So Dumb Money and VC Evolution
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 153 - Sept 12th, 2014:
- VC’s Appetite Leaves Silicon Innovators Scrabbling for Cash
- Family Office Invests in Harvard’s School of Public Health
- Record-Breaking Selling: US PE
- Billion Euro Reha Clinic Buyout
- China’s Largest PE Deal in a Resurging Market
- Quote of the Week: Angels are Everywhere
DealMarket Digest Issue 132 - 14 March 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 132 - March 14th, 2014:
- Five Traits of Blockbuster PE Exits
- Fund of Funds Still in the Game, But Pressure is on Performance
- More Women Active in Private Equity
- PE Firms Seek Manufacturing Company Buyout
- M&A Healthcare Deals Grow in More Ways Than One
- Quote of the Week: Not So Dumb Money and VC Evolution
Go4Venture Bulletin - Venture & Growth Equity Market Report Europe, July 2014CAR FOR YOU
Go4Ventures Bulletin provides a summary of corporate finance activity among emerging European TMT companies:
- Investments, i.e. Venture Capital and Private Equity financings, including growth equity, financing rounds with single secondaries components (recapitalisations)
- M&A Transactions where the sellers are VC and PE-backed European companies, including all majority transactions with no new investment going into the business (e.g. acquisitions, Management Buyouts (MBOs) and other buyouts).
DealMarket Digest Issue136 - 11 April 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 136 - April 11th, 2014:
- Billion Dollar Deal for Goldman Sachs’ Private Equity
- More Capital for Fewer Ventures This Year-to-Date
- Singapore’s Temasek Expands
- Sellers’ Market: Private Equity’s Distributions Jump in 2013
- PE Performance Improves Outside the US But Still Below Public Markets
- Quote of the Week: Contrarian Views
Private equity secondary market pricing and volume - Multiplicity Insights Q1...Multiplicity Partners AG
In this article, we conclude that average discounts to NAV for buyout, venture, and private equity fund-of-funds continue to narrow. Multiplicity’s Secondary Market Value Index indicates record pricing levels, venture, in particular, being less palatable for the faint of heart. Finally, we believe there are specialised buyers even for small private equity fund interests below USD 1 million in a secondary market that shows robust breadth and depth.
Fintech and the Evolving Landscape: Landing Points for the Industry (PoV)Accenture Insurance
Accenture analysis on CBI insights: Venture capitalists, private equity firms, corporates and a number of other players have poured an unprecedented amount of money into global financial technology (fintech) start-ups. More than $50 billion has been invested in almost 2,500 companies since 2010 as these innovators redefine the way in which we store, save, borrow, invest, move, spend and protect money.
Digital Disruption in Asset and Wealth ManagementCapgemini
The groundswell that is today impacting massively retail banking is now impacting all banking businesses. Opportunities offered by new digital technology such as Big data & analytics have not been fully explored yet by Asset & Wealth Management actors, and new technologies are mainly confined to improve shared platforms and reporting flexibility. But the turn might come soon now with the aggressive launches of Fintechs investing all parts of the banking business, including its most exclusive territories.
Asset and Wealth Management might be the next targets, facing the up-rise of new Robo-Advisors quickly gaining market
share on their devoted playground until now.
Traditional Asset and Wealth Managers should anticipate and react, building on their knowledge and assets in order to contain this new trend but this will require that they adapt and probably more globally rethink their business model, to avoid the commoditization of their activity.
The aim of this document is to present how Asset and Wealth Managers can take advantage of the digital revolution / emergence of Fintechs to become more competitive and attract more clients.
DealMarket Digest Issue128 - 14th February 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 128 - February 14th, 2014:
• New Source for Private Equity Performance Data and Analysis
• Large Buyout to Grow French Car Park Specialist
• New Mega-Funds May Have Trouble Finding Mega Targets
• Global M&A Stats Show Private Equity is Finding the Exit
• Cleantech Investment Declines Again in 2013
• Quote of the Week: Bitcoin Anomaly
DealMarket Digest Issue111 - 4th October 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 111 - October 4th, 2013:
- Venture Capital in Europe Rebounds Ahead of US
- Buyouts Are up 19% This Year To-Date
- Europe’s Hottest Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of
- Mega-buyout for Blackstone Hotel Investment
- Family Offices’ Growing Role in Silicon Valley
- Choosing a Private Equity Partner - The Investors View
DealMarket Digest Issue91 - 19th April 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHAT’S NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 91 - April 19, 2013
- New Study: What Happens When Deals are Leaked
- Investment in Clean Energy Trends
- Good News for US Startups: Angel Investment Stabilizes
- PE to Push European M&A Deal making in 2013
- Candle Company Attracts Buyout Offers of up to USD 2 billion
- Quote of the Week: Personal Flight
DealMarket Digest Issue86 - 8th March 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHAT’S NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 86 - 8th March 2013:
- Mutual Attraction: Family Offices and PE Fundraisers
- Survey Finds Investor Appetite for Big Buyout Funds
- PE Investors Eye Ista for $3.9 bn
- Doubts Linger About IPO as Exit in Europe
- Investments on the Rise in Latin America
- Quote of the Week: Sales Booster
Go4Venture Bulletin - Venture & Growth Equity Market Report Europe, July 2014CAR FOR YOU
Go4Ventures Bulletin provides a summary of corporate finance activity among emerging European TMT companies:
- Investments, i.e. Venture Capital and Private Equity financings, including growth equity, financing rounds with single secondaries components (recapitalisations)
- M&A Transactions where the sellers are VC and PE-backed European companies, including all majority transactions with no new investment going into the business (e.g. acquisitions, Management Buyouts (MBOs) and other buyouts).
DealMarket Digest Issue136 - 11 April 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 136 - April 11th, 2014:
- Billion Dollar Deal for Goldman Sachs’ Private Equity
- More Capital for Fewer Ventures This Year-to-Date
- Singapore’s Temasek Expands
- Sellers’ Market: Private Equity’s Distributions Jump in 2013
- PE Performance Improves Outside the US But Still Below Public Markets
- Quote of the Week: Contrarian Views
Private equity secondary market pricing and volume - Multiplicity Insights Q1...Multiplicity Partners AG
In this article, we conclude that average discounts to NAV for buyout, venture, and private equity fund-of-funds continue to narrow. Multiplicity’s Secondary Market Value Index indicates record pricing levels, venture, in particular, being less palatable for the faint of heart. Finally, we believe there are specialised buyers even for small private equity fund interests below USD 1 million in a secondary market that shows robust breadth and depth.
Fintech and the Evolving Landscape: Landing Points for the Industry (PoV)Accenture Insurance
Accenture analysis on CBI insights: Venture capitalists, private equity firms, corporates and a number of other players have poured an unprecedented amount of money into global financial technology (fintech) start-ups. More than $50 billion has been invested in almost 2,500 companies since 2010 as these innovators redefine the way in which we store, save, borrow, invest, move, spend and protect money.
Digital Disruption in Asset and Wealth ManagementCapgemini
The groundswell that is today impacting massively retail banking is now impacting all banking businesses. Opportunities offered by new digital technology such as Big data & analytics have not been fully explored yet by Asset & Wealth Management actors, and new technologies are mainly confined to improve shared platforms and reporting flexibility. But the turn might come soon now with the aggressive launches of Fintechs investing all parts of the banking business, including its most exclusive territories.
Asset and Wealth Management might be the next targets, facing the up-rise of new Robo-Advisors quickly gaining market
share on their devoted playground until now.
Traditional Asset and Wealth Managers should anticipate and react, building on their knowledge and assets in order to contain this new trend but this will require that they adapt and probably more globally rethink their business model, to avoid the commoditization of their activity.
The aim of this document is to present how Asset and Wealth Managers can take advantage of the digital revolution / emergence of Fintechs to become more competitive and attract more clients.
DealMarket Digest Issue128 - 14th February 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 128 - February 14th, 2014:
• New Source for Private Equity Performance Data and Analysis
• Large Buyout to Grow French Car Park Specialist
• New Mega-Funds May Have Trouble Finding Mega Targets
• Global M&A Stats Show Private Equity is Finding the Exit
• Cleantech Investment Declines Again in 2013
• Quote of the Week: Bitcoin Anomaly
DealMarket Digest Issue111 - 4th October 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 111 - October 4th, 2013:
- Venture Capital in Europe Rebounds Ahead of US
- Buyouts Are up 19% This Year To-Date
- Europe’s Hottest Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of
- Mega-buyout for Blackstone Hotel Investment
- Family Offices’ Growing Role in Silicon Valley
- Choosing a Private Equity Partner - The Investors View
DealMarket Digest Issue91 - 19th April 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHAT’S NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 91 - April 19, 2013
- New Study: What Happens When Deals are Leaked
- Investment in Clean Energy Trends
- Good News for US Startups: Angel Investment Stabilizes
- PE to Push European M&A Deal making in 2013
- Candle Company Attracts Buyout Offers of up to USD 2 billion
- Quote of the Week: Personal Flight
DealMarket Digest Issue86 - 8th March 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHAT’S NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 86 - 8th March 2013:
- Mutual Attraction: Family Offices and PE Fundraisers
- Survey Finds Investor Appetite for Big Buyout Funds
- PE Investors Eye Ista for $3.9 bn
- Doubts Linger About IPO as Exit in Europe
- Investments on the Rise in Latin America
- Quote of the Week: Sales Booster
DealMarket Digest Issue 131 - 7 March 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 131 - March 7th, 2014:
- How New European Rules Affect Private Equity Teams
- PE outlook for Europe
- EY’s Top 10 VC Dealmakers Worldwide
- Global Telecom M&A Hits 13 Year High
- PE Drives Robust Returns for Ontario Pension Fund
- Quote of the Week: Venture Capital? Make Way for Geek Guilds
DealMarket Digest Issue130 - 28 February 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 130 - February 28th, 2014:
- PE Shuns Pricey Buyouts; Seeks Alternative Strategies
- Southern Europe Back on the PE Radar
- Non-bank Lenders to Boost Buyout M&A Activity
- PE Execs Making Top Dollar on Wall Street
- Global IPOs Float Private Equity’s Boat
- Quote of the Week: IMF Chief Gives Her Savvy View on Tech Impact
DealMarket Digest Issue117 - 14th November 2013Urs Haeusler
November 15, 2013 - Issue 117
- Cautious Optimism for MENA Dealmaking
- Growth in Multi-Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund Assets Could Boost PE
- Shoes, Handbags & Mascara: Private Equity’s High Fashion Passion
- Smart Money Monitors Private Equity Costs
- Sustained Recovery Predicted for Global M&A
- Quote of the Week: Outperformance – Algorithms versus Humans
DealMarket Digest Issue 107 - 6 September 2013Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 107 - September 6, 2013
- Zephyr and Unquote Reveal Lower M&A and Exit Activity, Despite Headline Deals
- Private Equity Deals Are Creating a Record Year for Investment Bankers
- Growth in Crowdfunding Usage Evidenced by Increasing Specialization and Internationalization
- Turkey’s Deal Activity at a High Despite Summer Season
- Quote Of The Week: Turning the Tables on the Elevator Pitch for Startups
DealMarket Digest Issue137 - 17 April 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 137 - April 17th, 2014:
- Cravings for Direct Co-Investment Still Strong
- Narrow Niches and Big Returns
- Australian PE Backed IPOs Outperform
- The Traits of Family Wealth Managers That Make Money…. and Lose it
- CEOs Get M&A Fever Again
- Quote of the Week: Betting on Justice
DealMarket Digest Issue143 - 30 May 2014Urs Haeusler
SEE WHATS NOTEWORTHY IN PRIVATE EQUITY THIS WEEK /// ISSUE 143 - May 30, 2014:
- Eye the Transaction Alpha for Team Selection
- PE-Backed IPOs Hit a High
- Family Offices Deepen Direct Investing Activity
- Accor Announces Billion Dollar Hotels Buyout
- The Show Me the Money Ratio
- Quote of the Week: Good Stewards
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how to sell pi coins in South Korea profitably.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network coins in South Korea or any other country, by finding a verified pi merchant
What is a verified pi merchant?
Since pi network is not launched yet on any exchange, the only way you can sell pi coins is by selling to a verified pi merchant, and this is because pi network is not launched yet on any exchange and no pre-sale or ico offerings Is done on pi.
Since there is no pre-sale, the only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners. So a pi merchant facilitates these transactions by acting as a bridge for both transactions.
How can i find a pi vendor/merchant?
Well for those who haven't traded with a pi merchant or who don't already have one. I will leave the telegram id of my personal pi merchant who i trade pi with.
Tele gram: @Pi_vendor_247
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The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.DOT TECH
Well as we all know pi isn't launched yet. But you can still sell your pi coins effortlessly because some whales in China are interested in holding massive pi coins. And they are willing to pay good money for it. If you are interested in selling I will leave a contact for you. Just telegram this number below. I sold about 3000 pi coins to him and he paid me immediately.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
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what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
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1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
If you are looking for a pi coin investor. Then look no further because I have the right one he is a pi vendor (he buy and resell to whales in China). I met him on a crypto conference and ever since I and my friends have sold more than 10k pi coins to him And he bought all and still want more. I will drop his telegram handle below just send him a message.
@Pi_vendor_247
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how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
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#pinetwork
What price will pi network be listed on exchangesDOT TECH
The rate at which pi will be listed is practically unknown. But due to speculations surrounding it the predicted rate is tends to be from 30$ — 50$.
So if you are interested in selling your pi network coins at a high rate tho. Or you can't wait till the mainnet launch in 2026. You can easily trade your pi coins with a merchant.
A merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive quantities till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
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what is the best method to sell pi coins in 2024DOT TECH
The best way to sell your pi coins safely is trading with an exchange..but since pi is not launched in any exchange, and second option is through a VERIFIED pi merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and pioneers and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive amounts before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade pi coins with.
@Pi_vendor_247
1. DIGEST140
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Buoyant: MENA M&A Gains Momentum
Fire Sale: PE Bidders Sought in Billion Dollar
Minimax Deal - Draft
Price is No Object in Silicon Valley’s Race for
Technology Dominance
Big Deals: SWFs, Family Offices Go Directly
Into Euro Venture Capital Market
First-Time PE Fundraising Bottoming Out?
Quote of the Week: Getting Emotional Post-
M&A
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BUOYANT: MENA M&A GAINS MOMENTUM
First quarter M&A dealmaking in the
Middle East (excl. Israel) was up to
USD 2 billion, double the Q4 2013 val-
ue of USD 1bn, according to Merger-
market data. The region is definitely
trending upward after hitting a low in
2011.
The report said that a mere five trans-
actions represented 85.3% of the total
M&A value in the region during Q1
2014, which means that deal size is
also growing. The top deal was the
acquisition of the Qatari based Bar-
wa Bank by Qatari Diar Real Estate
Investment Company, for USD 0.7 bil-
lion. Foreign investments into the reg-
ion have seen a dramatic increase at over twelve times the value seen in Q1 2013. The Netherlands
invested almost half of the total inbound value in the region. Outbound deals were also dramatically up
104.2% compared to Q1 2013. Excluding 2008, the United Arab Emirates has been the most active out-
bound investor for eight years, accounting for a total of USD 4.4bn (67% of the total outbound value).
Private equity funds are expected to flow to key markets, such as Saudi Arabia, UAE and Turkey, and
the favored sectors are consumer, healthcare and education. (Image source: mergermarket)
FIRE SALE: PE BIDDERS SOUGHT IN BIL-
LION DOLLAR MINIMAX DEAL
This week’s buyout of the week is a rumored sale of Minimax, a Germany-based fire extinguisher
systems and device manufacturer. It is up for sale for USD 1.8 billion in a transaction initiated by its
current PE owner, according to unnamed sources reported by Reuters. Bids are hoped to come from
the likes of Blackstone, Cinven, Permira, CVC and Onex. The valuation would enable its current owner,
IK Investments, to double the money it invested in the group. The Minimax has a little over billion in
revenues. If one of the PE groups win the bidding, it will be the third time the company has been traded
amongst PE owners since Investcorp first purchased it in 2003. (Image source: Minimax website)
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A new study by PrivCo, a data and information provider,
ranks private company ac- quirers by number of acquisi-
tions in 2013. YAHOO! was the top acquirer last year and
it also paid hefty multiples for its purchases, according to
Privco. For example, it paid USD 1.1 Billion for Tumblr,
which was an 84.6x multiple of the previous year’s revenue.
Google was number two with 19 deals. And Autodesk, which
has a very long and very active tradition of acquiring
rivals and innovators, was number three with 11 deals.
The tech M&A is enabled by the high stock prices of
publicly traded tech compa- nies who use their stock as
currency for expensive acqui- sitions and increasing the size
of their “war chests”. Com- ing in at number nine was the
only PE company that made the ranking, Marlin Equity
Partners, which was actually tied in 2013 with IBM, Groupon
and Twitter. See more here. (Image source: Privco)
PRICE IS NO OBJECT IN SILICON VALLEY’S
RACE FOR TECHNOLOGY DOMINANCE
In recent weeks, many of the larger trans-
actions in the European venture capital
market have been led by US investors
and other “unusual” investors, such as
Sovereign Wealth Funds and family of-
fices, according to the latest analysis from
Go4Venture Advisors. Some of the inves-
tors named are Victory Park Capital (credit
investment), Fidelity International (large
institutional investor), GIC Private Limited
(sovereign fund), Vulcan Capital and MSD
Capital (both family offices of high-profile
tech entrepreneurs). Clearly, this is a much more diverse set of investors representing a deep pool
of capital. These developments show how much the European market is maturing, says Go4Venture,
albeit from a base that is far below that of Silicon Valley. The analysts note that there the European
VC market is seeing a “high-energy, cross-border, international” dynamic with a focus on sizable exit
opportunities, rather than risk mitigation, which is more typical for European venture. (Image source:
Go4Venture Monthly Bulletin)
BIG DEALS: SWFS, FAMILY OFFICES GO
DIRECTLY INTO EURO VENTURE CAPITAL
MARKET
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FIRST-TIME PE FUNDRAISING BOTTOM-
ING OUT?
LP sentiment has waned significantly for maiden vehicles in recent years but that may change this
year, according to the latest analysis of fundraising data from Preqin. Since 2011, the amount raised by
first time fund managers has been on a steady year on year decline. While the trend is a tad depress-
ing, there are still some first-time funds that are able to reach a successful close, say the analysts.
An example from 2014 YTD is SwanCap Investment Management which raised USD 1.2bn for its debut
vehicle, SwanCap Opportunities Fund, a secondary buyout fund. The reluctance to invest by LPs stems
from the risks associated with placing their money with a firm that does not have any track record of
success in private equity fund management, says Preqin.
The analysts at Preqin seem optimistic about a change in LP sentiment this year, saying that there are
still three-quarters of the year to go and 2014 “already seems to be painting a promising picture for
first-time fundraising”, with much potential for last year’s figure of USD 35 billion. In other words, the
downward trend may be bottoming out after hitting its peak year in 2007 when first-time private equity
fund managers raised an aggregate USD 96 billion for investment. (Image source: Preqin)
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The penny really drops when teams can see a shared vision of what the new company looks like. It
shows that the leaders mean business, and creates a sense of excitement about the ambition of the
new organisation.
Who said it: Martin Clarkson, Chairman and Founder of The Storytellers
in Context: With M&A markets heating up to record breaking levels, this quote from
Clarkson is timely. The main focus during due diligence for M&A is often on financials
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and governance, but considering cultural difference is critical factor too, and often overlooked, says a
report recently pub- lished by Mergermarket
and The Storytellers, which is where we found
this quote.
Post-merger, the most important factor
leading to success is “integrating systems
and processes”, and second most important is
“integrating people and cultures”, says the
report, which was based on a survey of 100
senior executives with experience of the
M&A process using a mixture of quantitative and
qualitative questions. The survey results reveal
that making employ- ees feel “emotionally at-
tached” and “proud” of the new organization
created are key factors for an easy integration and “high level of synergies”. Clarkson, who is a high-
profile UK-based corporate communications and management consultant, knows how emotional fac-
tors contribute to M&A success stories. He’s built a thriving He’s built a thriving consulting company
based on helping business leaders do just that and his company website has published case studies to
prove it. His thesis is that if business leaders get the emotional part right, they can drive a workforce
that is determined to achieve a successful outcome. And just how long does it take to get employee
“buy in”? It takes about 48 days, according to 93% of respondents. See the graphic (left) for more in-
sight from Clarkson and his colleagues.
Where we found it: The Storytellers Report - The Missing Chapter
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