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Ofer Schreiber, Senior Partner at YL Ventures, discusses what’s driving the industry’s M&A activity with SC Media's Steve Zurier. “#Startups have nowhere to go but up, and they tend to do it quickly and will continue to attract #VCs. On the other hand, growth among Big Tech companies has slowed and they are looking for emerging categories to energize their business,” says Ofer. Continue reading Ofer's insights on the #M&A landscape, here >> https://hubs.la/Q02B-XJb0

Autotech (US$31.2mn), edutech (US$2.5mn), and enterprise applications were the top-funded verticals in Q1 2024. No new unicorns emerged in 2024, similar to Q1 2023. There was hardly any activity in terms of exits, with only two acquisitions and no IPOs. #Vietnam #e27News https://loom.ly/UCUK6Io

ixigo, the parent company of LE TRAVENUES TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED, soared on its first day of trading with a spectacular 78% jump over its issue price! Starting at Rs 93, the share price skyrocketed to Rs 165.72 by afternoon, marking the strongest debut by an Indian startup. This phenomenal rise positions Ixigo as a leading force in the travel booking industry. 📈 The IPO proceeds will be used towards working capital requirements, investments in technology, making acquisitions, and general corporate purposes. Congratulations to the team and investors for this remarkable milestone! 🥳✨ Read more with the link in the comments section below 👇 #Ixigo #StockMarketDebut #IPO #TravelTech #MarketMilestone #StartupSuccess #Investing | Aloke Bajpai | Rajnish Kumar

The increased M&A activity in #travel is seeing companies such as Juniper Group, Mews and Lighthouse scoop up smaller #traveltechnology providers and startups. Learn more on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/4drx25T #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #traveltech #traveltechnews #travelstaqrtup

🚀 Exciting Announcement: Sekondary Acquires 100% of Capboard Shares! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that Sekondary has fully acquired Capboard.io, Alex Bisbe (former CEO at Whisbi), stepping in as the new CEO of Capboard. This acquisition marks a significant milestone as we plan to integrate Sekondary within Capboard's platform, which is known for: - Cap Table Management: Keeping cap tables up to date and allowing for projections using current information. - ESOP Plans: Streamlining equity plan creation and engaging employees in the company's success. - Investor Management: Enhancing investor communication and keeping stakeholders informed. - Fundraising Simulations: Simulating cap table scenarios and projecting changes in dilution and voting rights. - Contracts & E-Signature: Efficient contract generation and e-signature collection. We're committed to building a stronger, unified company and doubling down on Capboard's services, including a new expert ESOP support team and an AI bot for quick queries. Big thanks to Pol Gomà and Marc Jordana , Capboard's founders, for their support during this transition. They continue as shareholders in the group, alongside the majority of Capboard shareholders who have trusted us to lead this new phase. 💡 The Deal: - A mix of shares and cash. - Impressed by Capboard's 200% growth in 2023, adding 70+ companies weekly! Looking forward to an accelerated journey in 2024 as we aim to be a global leader in Equity Management, offering access to capital and liquidity. #Capboard #Sekondary #Acquisition #Growth #EquityManagement #Startups #Innovation

“By organising secondary sales, private tech companies can indicate to their employees and investors that their share options have an actual, monetisable value. Just think about it: if, as an employee, you’d know that you’ll have an opportunity to turn some of your stock options into money, you’d be more driven to contribute to the company’s success.” Read the full interview with Kaisa Luht, the Global Reward Lead at Salto X, via the link below. #secondaries #stockoptions #employeeownership

Strategic Alliances: How ADFAR Tech Ventures Builds Strong Partnerships In the rapidly evolving #landscape of technology, strategic alliances have become indispensable for #companies aiming to stay ahead. ADFAR Tech Ventures , a pioneering force in the tech industry, exemplifies the power of forging strong #partnerships to drive innovation and growth. Strategic alliances are not just about signing agreements; they're about creating synergies that propel businesses forward. ADFAR Tech Ventures understands this principle well, evident in its approach to collaboration. By teaming up with complementary firms, ADFAR Tech Ventures taps into expertise, resources, and markets previously inaccessible, fostering a #culture of mutual benefit. Partnerships serve as a catalyst for innovation at ADFAR Tech Ventures . Collaborating with like-minded entities allows them to combine their strengths, whether in research and development, product integration, or market expansion. Such #synergies accelerate the pace of innovation, enabling Adfar Tech to deliver cutting-edge solutions to its customers. Moreover, strategic alliances bolster ADFAR Tech Ventures market presence and competitiveness. By aligning with industry leaders or niche players, Adfar Tech gains access to new customer segments and distribution channels, #amplifying its reach and market penetration. The ethos of collaboration permeates Adfar Tech's #organizational culture, fostering trust, transparency, and shared objectives among partners. These values lay the foundation for #long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that withstand challenges and uncertainties. In today's interconnected world, strategic alliances have become indispensable for companies navigating complex markets and technologies. ADFAR Tech Ventures success story stands as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration in driving innovation, growth, and sustainable #business impact. #TechInnovation #PartnershipsMatter #AdfarTechJourney 🚀💼🤝 #adfartech

#CoordinateHQ, a #California-based company, secures $5.5 million in its seed funding. With #investment from Webb Investment Network, Initialised led the round. The funds will be used by the business to #speedup customer #acquisition. CoordinateHQ, under the #leadership of CTO Jud Gardner and CEO Rick Morrison, offers client service organisations instruments to manage clients and automate processes, making large-scale project #management #simple. According to Rick Morrison, "our customers routinely report tripling revenue, doubling project #velocity, reducing churn by up to two-thirds, and incredible #testimonials—all achieved by allowing the #vendor to scale internally while still meeting the #client on their terms." The #outcomes have beyond our own #anticipations. CoordinateHQ Jud Gardner Rick Morrison Webb Investment Network #coordinate #funding #startup

Gateway Group of Companies has entered into a joint venture with Levels, facilitated by its #mergers & #acquisition arm TGC Capital Partners, further solidifying our commitment to #digital innovation and #transformation in the Nordics. We at Gateway have long admired Levels' success in fostering a thriving ecosystem of #startups and #scaleups. Through this joint venture, we will combine our respective knowledge, experience, and resources to create a powerhouse of digital innovation. This #strategic #partnership will allow us to: #Expand our reach and impact: By leveraging Gateway's global network and resources, we can provide even greater support to entrepreneurs and aspiring businesses across the #Nordics. #Enhance our offerings: We will combine Levels' proven expertise in venture building with Gateway's extensive technological capabilities to offer a comprehensive suite of services to our clients. #Accelerate digital transformation: With our combined forces, we can empower businesses of all sizes to embrace digital opportunities and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. We are confident that this joint venture will be a game-changer for the digital ecosystem in the Nordics. By working together, we can unlock new possibilities for #growth, #innovation, and #success.

Bulgarian-founded Payhawk said it is looking to acquire a company or companies at the series A stage of their development, referring to early-stage startups that have already raised a significant round of funding https://lnkd.in/eEy-n6i6 #mergersandacquisitions #growthplatform #growth #sales #acquisitions