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🚀 We’re excited for our Growth Summit 2024 panel: "IPO or Stay Private? Navigating Growth Strategies"! This essential discussion is tailored for growth company founders who are poised for expansion. Our esteemed panellists - Christian Jensen (Dragoneer Investment Group), Rob Krolik (Burst Capital), James Yersh, FCPA, FCA (PointClickCare), and Janet Bannister (Staircase Ventures) - are industry veterans with real-world experiences. They will dive into the crucial considerations of going public versus staying private, the strategic timing for IPOs, and how to navigate recent market trends for optimal growth. The growth founders attending Summit will gain insights and strategies for making informed decisions that best serve their company's future. #C100Summit #TechLeaders #GlobalBusiness #CanadianInnovation #CDNtech

Hope everyone had a good weekend! In this week’s transaction / technology news update, we cover the latest US & Canadian tech news including: - General Atlantic invests C$1.4bn in Plusgrade - KKR takes mdf commerce private for C$345mm - PAR Technology acquired Stuzo for US$190mm - Claroty raises US$100mm in later stage VC funding   Have a great week!   #mergersandacquisitions #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #technology #technews #canadiantechnews

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are experiencing renewed interest and funding, with an upward trend in new formations and investments this year aimed at acquiring companies to go public more efficiently. Despite past setbacks, including heightened regulations and a performance slump, the SPAC sector is making a comeback, fueled by a backlog in conventional IPOs and a significant number of startups looking for public trading avenues. The revival is led mainly by experienced and specialized issuers focusing on robust companies. Source: Financial Times https://lnkd.in/ghypuiWn Subscribe to our newsletter at www.legalleaderscircle.com

Impact through SpaceTech VC. Interview w. Mark Boggett from Seraphim Space 🪐 by August Solliv, Author of Impact Supporters Key insights include: 👉 Spacetech is overlooked 👉 Spacetech is an impact topic 👉 How Seraphim thinks about spacetech 🧠 👉 Learnings from Fund I 📚 👉 Tech is not the largest risk in spacetech ⚙️ 👉 Good spacetech management team 👩💼 👉 Seraphim Space’s LPs 🏢 👉 Global South vs Global North 🌐 👉 Tips for a generalist VC looking at spacetech 💡 Read the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3XCM6qo #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

The #IvyFon event is a destination to meet experienced and well-connected executives in the private equity, venture capital and FinTech sector. Learning about new trends and opportunities while building new connections are some of the key benefits from attending this boutique event. (www.ivyfon.com) At the event last November, I met Tisha Hulburd, Chief Marketing Officer at Kickfurther. During our conversation Tisha provided a comprehensive overview of Kickfurther and their strong momentum for growth. Establishing new connections with FinTech founders and making strategic introductions remains at the core of #TheWalkerGroup. I am looking forward to moderating a panel next month, February 13 and 14 at the next #IvyFon event in New York City. The topic is Private Equity, Venture Capital Mergers and Acquisition 2024 Update. The panelists includes the following: David Kramer, Partner Greenberg and Glusker, Eveline Gerk, Advisor to Family Officers, Richard Brand of Arion Diagnostics and Chris Anci from Anci Advisors. Are you looking to connect with private equity or venture capital companies in 2024? #thewalkergroup #bfsitechtalks #fintechargentina #fintechmexico #atlanticfintech #snapb2b #fintex #thefintechvirtuallunch #fintechentrepreneurs #mpc2024

We tracked 38 funding rounds in April totaling $999 Million. **Full list of transactions in comments**. Below are select companies that seem to be gaining traction in their respective segments and lifecycles. VulnCheck -US HQ -Vulnerability -$8M Seed -Lead investor Sorenson Capital Vorlon -US HQ -API -$15.7M Series-A -Lead Investor Accel Elisity -US HQ -Segmentation -$37M Series-B -Lead Investor Insight Partners Island -US HQ -Browser -$175M Series-D -Lead Investor Coatue

Exciting news from Company X indicating a positive cash flow for 2023 and plans to achieve the same in 2024! With a whopping $8.7 billion in venture capital in hand, it seems like smooth sailing ahead before they go public. 🚀 Here's my prediction for Company X: - They're on track for a successful IPO journey in the near future 🌟 - The strong financial position suggests they're well-poised for steady growth 👏 - A potential game-changer in the market with innovation and expansion plans 🌎 It's always thrilling to see companies hitting milestones and making waves in the industry. Keep your eyes on Company X – big things are definitely on the horizon! 🚀👀 #CompanyX #FutureGrowth #IPOJourney

💡Enterprise tech is the top industry for unicorns, comprising 31% of them, with financial services following at 18% (according to CB Insights). Our portfolio companies are at the forefront of this trend. 🚀 If you want to partner with us to invest in these companies before they hit unicorn status, join the Aperture Capital Investor Network. Learn more by visiting aperture.co/for-investors/. #investment #FinancialServices #venturecapital

Things to consider as a solopreneur, my Gemini AI question for today: What is the current temperature/mood/feeling/sentiment on VC regulation in the US and the EU when it comes acquisitions? And for context, we are looking into how the current sentiment plays a role in how VCs may choose to invest in potential Unicorns and the expectation of profit with the endgame being an acquisition in 2 to 4 years for the unicorn or an IPO in 10 years. The IPO in 10 years is not as favorable to VCs. You can read the answer in the attached PDF.

Conducting an IPO is a rigorous examination of a business and its personnel, and the process is becoming more complex and regulation heavy. Here are five top tips for leaders of growth companies looking to lead a flotation on the UK's capital markets, taken from Criticaleye Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson's recent article, titled 'The Highs and Lows of an IPO.' Thank you, Stuart Andrews, co-CEO, Zeus Capital, Jonathan Shearman, former Chair, Trifast and Raluca Saceanu, CEO, Smarttech247 for sharing your commentary. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eUv6xTVk #IPO #growth #leadershipinsights #highsandlows