The Mergers

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us for another episode of our podcast, "Generational Wealth, Emotional Intelligence and M&A" featuring Basil Saeed. Basil was an all-time guest with such an interesting story. His Sudanese Heritage, love for the game (M&A), and introspective style makes for an awesome podcast. The whole thing just flowed🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into: 🔹 Basil's Sudanese Heritage and how to manage generational wealth in Africa. 🔹 The responsibilities and challenges of being a high profile Sudanese family. 🔹 Why he chose M&A and why he applied to over 200 Jobs to land his dream role. 🔹 The differing business environments in Africa vs. Europe. 🔹 The role of hardwork, self-reflection and a growth mindset. 🔹 A hilarious story about Basil's first venture as a sheep/livestock trader. Not one to be missed! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d_a7T5At 📺 Youtube: Once I land in Cape Town!

🚀 New Episode Alert: "Picking your path" 🚀 Dive into the world of finance with Rory, Ken, and Josh as they break down the essentials of Investment Banking, Research, Venture Capital, and Investor Relations/Sales in a stereotypically casual way. We really hope this will help those about to get on the ladder to make the right choices! Spotify - https://lnkd.in/dDCNNsTr Youtube - https://lnkd.in/eyUTQukj

The boys are back 🔥 This week I’m taking the backseat to let Kenneth and Josh run you through all things Venture Capital! In this episode, you’ll discover: - The ins and outs of VC firms, from Seed to Series A, and specialized sectors like biotech and B2B SAAS. - Fundraising dynamics and key strategies for securing VC funding, including pitch decks and financial models. - The roles within a VC firm, from managing deal flow to modeling to fund raising. - Essential financial metrics such as IRR, TVPI, and DPI, plus insights on capital calls and valuation strategies. - Why smaller funds often outperform larger ones. 🎧Tune in now and transform your understanding of VC - https://lnkd.in/erpdPx3b

I'm afraid there's no podcast this week as our Videographer/Director has taken some time off! However, please check out last week's episode with Matt, the Co-Head of Europe for Francisco Partners, a $45bn PE Firm 🔥 Trailer and links below: 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eF_h5MaH 📺 https://lnkd.in/eQ5X6R2k

🌟 New Episode: Private Equity Masterclass with Matt Spetzler 🌟 Join us as we sit down with Matt Spetzler, Partner and Co-Head of Europe at Francisco Partners, managing $45 billion under management 🔥 In Matt's first ever podcast, he breaks down his career Journey, The 1s and 2s of Music Private Equity, Advice on breaking into FP, and what life might look like after deal making... 🔍 What You’ll Discover: 👉 Insider Strategies: Get an inside look at how Francisco Partners spearheads transformative tech investments—from creating industry-leaders to strategic take-privates. 👉 Engineering to Equity: Follow Matt's fascinating transition from a mechanical engineering graduate at Georgia Tech to a powerhouse in music private equity. 👉 Tech Trends & Future Outlooks: Sit front row for a discussion on how AI and emerging technologies are disrupting the investment scene... and putting Rory out of a job! 👉 Leadership Insights: Learn from Matt’s reflections on what it takes to lead in the fast-paced world of tech investments, his personal values, and his philanthropy efforts. 👉 Expert Advice: Whether you're starting out or scaling up, Matt offers a roadmap for anyone eager to make their mark in Private Equity. Tune in to gain unparalleled insights from one of the biggest names in Private Equity 🚀 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eF_h5MaH 📺 https://lnkd.in/eQ5X6R2k

Ahead of our biggest and best Podcast to date going live at 12 we wanted to announce a re-brand! Seriously, you won't want to miss it... 💫 Going forward, you'll see the branding begin to change from 'CF_Div_Sweeps' to 'The Mergers' 🔥 🔥 🔥 This was following lots of feedback so thank you all for the insight - Keep it coming! We're here for our members so our ears are always open. In the meantime, it might be a bit mix and match depending what platform you're on but we're hoping to have everything aligned within the coming days once everyone has got comfortable with it (...and systems refresh)! And yes, you'll still see the same homage to Excel in our branding! 🤓

🚀 New Pod: Using AI to assess Start-Ups with Billy Gallagher 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of our podcast series! Join us as we sit down with Billy Gallagher, the visionary co-founder of Prospect, to explore how his platform is revolutionising the startup landscape. 🌐✨ In this episode, you'll discover: - How Prospect uses AI to enhance connections between startups and top talent. 🤖💼 - Insights into the emerging trends affecting startup equity and secondary market transactions. 📈🔍 - Billy’s personal journey from being the first Journalist to cover Doordash 🍔 and Snapchat 📸 to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur. 🌟🛤️ If you’re looking to break into the startup world then this episode is packed with actionable advice and deep dives into the mechanics of startup success! Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource for navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship and venture capital. Listen now and find out how you can leverage these insights to propel your startup journey forward: 🎧https://lnkd.in/dwHBxwdJ 📺 https://lnkd.in/dPEA8bxF

CF_Div_Sweeps is proud to partner with London Venture Capital Network to host the London Venture Capital Summit. Join us on the 15th of June for London's premier forum for VCs, operators, and investors. Both Kenneth Kashif Thomas and Josh Pistorius will be on the Panel - although we are reliably informed this is only because Josh misread it as “hosting Padel” 🎾 Tickets are going fast so secure your spot ASAP before they sell out! Date: 15 June 2024 Location: Merchant Taylors' Hall, London Ticket Link: londonvcnetwork.com/summit

Last week we were able to come together with Network & Chill to bring some great minds together. We had three great founders pitching well-executed ideas. Big shout out to: Dami Hastrup with MOONHUB Stephen Byrne with Outerop Josiah Senu with Zoiya Also big shout out to hometown hero Anthony Rose of SeedLegals for sharing the stage with our very own Kenneth Kashif Thomas. Follow to be a part of the next event!

🌍 New Podcast: Global Networking & Investments with Sam Nallen Copley 🌍 We are thrilled to release our latest episode on the CF Div Sweeps Podcast! Join us as we sit down with the infamous, Sam Nallen Copley. As a Proprietary Fund Manager at Gloucester Circus and an influential figure in the Family Office world, Sam brings a treasure trove of insights across investing and networking. Oh, and yes, he did indeed live with Cannibals in Papua New Guinea! 🔹 What’s Inside? Explore the inner workings of a single family office and discover how Sam leverages his global travels to shape his network and get access to deal flow. 🔹 Why Listen? Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, Sam’s experiences provide valuable lessons on resilience and adaptability in the ever-evolving world of global investments. 🎧 Tune in now to gain unique perspectives on managing a network and investment portfolio in one of the industry's most competitive spaces! Spotify - https://lnkd.in/dCagqhaj Youtube - https://lnkd.in/dHBcVKzH