H.I.G.-backed Hibu acquires Signpost’s software unit
PE Hub
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Hibu is a provider of digital marketing solutions to local businesses in the U.S. The post H.I.G.-backed Hibu acquires Signpost’s software unit appeared first on PE Hub.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Hibu is a provider of digital marketing solutions to local businesses in the U.S. The post H.I.G.-backed Hibu acquires Signpost’s software unit appeared first on PE Hub.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Tens of millions of seniors rely on Social Security to make ends meet. About 88% of retirees said Social Security is a significant source of income in retirement, with a rising portion of those saying it was a major source, according to an annual Gallup poll. Unfortunately, the future of Social Security is becoming increasingly uncertain. The most recent Social Security Trustee's Report estimates the fund's cash reserves will run out by 2034, a year earlier than previously expected.
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Blackstone News
DECEMBER 7, 2023
JV will deliver approximately 500 megawatts of IT capacity across three Tier 1 metros in Europe and North America Austin, TX and New York – December 7, 2023 – Digital Realty ( NYSE: DLR ), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, and Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) announced today that Blackstone-affiliated funds led by Infrastructure, Real Estate and Tactical Opportunities have agreed to establish a joint venture with Digital Re
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 7, 2023
InpharmD, an Atlanta, GA-based provider of an AI-based drug information service, raised $6.05M in funding. The round was led by 645 Ventures. Other investors included Atlanta Ventures, Y Combinator, Qlarant Capital, SF ELC, and angels. Jon Smith, Vice President at 645 Ventures will be joining InpharmD’s board of directors. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations […] The post InpharmD Raises $6.05M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 8, 2023
You may have missed the most important data point in today’s Employment report. It wasn’t that Nonfarm payrolls increased by 199,000 in November, somewhat higher than expected; nor was it the unemployment rate, which fell to 3.7% in November, from 3.9% in October; nor was it that Wages continued to rise at a modest pace, with average hourly earnings up 0.6%.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 8, 2023
BlackRock-backed Influence Media scoops up Enrique Iglesias' music catalog. The post Blackstone takes 80% of data center JV; BlackRock-backed Influence Media tunes into Enrique Iglesias appeared first on PE Hub.
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FinSMEs
DECEMBER 7, 2023
ARTBIO, a Cambridge, MA- and Basel, Switzerland-based clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company, raised $90M in Series A funding. The round was led by Third Rock Ventures and an undisclosed healthcare fund. Additionally, seed lead investors F-Prime Capital and Omega Funds also participated. The company intends to use the funds to solidify its proprietary Pb212 isolation technology AlphaDirect™ […] The post ARTBIO Raises $90M in Series A Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.
Top 1000 Funds
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Geeta Kapadia, CIO of Fordham University’s $1 billion endowment is rolling out a suite of changes that include paring back the fund's 50 or so manager relationships, introducing new passive allocations, testing the water on internal management in fixed income and preparing the ground for an inaugural sustainability strategy.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 9, 2023
With a new year fast approaching, it's a good time for investors to evaluate their portfolios and make adjustments to position themselves for better returns over the long term. If your investments need some timely ideas to juice performance, you're in the right place. Three Motley Fool contributors recently picked three promising candidates that could produce excellent returns over the next few years.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024. The post Sagard to take stake in PE firm Performance Equity Management appeared first on PE Hub.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 5, 2023
These were some of the prevailing narratives from the post-GFC world: We only had a bull market in the 2010s because of the Fed juicing the economy. The only reason tech stocks did well is because of low interest rates. The only reason stocks kept recovering from every correction so quickly is because of the Fed put. These narratives all have a kernel of truth to them.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
OurSky, a Los Angeles, CA-based developer platform for space data applications, raised $9.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Upfront Ventures and Venrex Investment Management alongside Oceans Ventures, Marlinspike Partners, and Embedded Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Co-founded by CEO Dan Roelker, previously […] The post OurSky Closes $9.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Fintoo
DECEMBER 5, 2023
It is that time of the year when you’re supposed to share your investment declaration proofs with your employer. While there are sufficient ways to make tax-saving investments, you will need to declare it to your employer by submitting the required proofs or supporting documents to claim these deductions. But what proofs are required to […] The post Complete Guide On Income Tax Declaration appeared first on Fintoo Blog.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Image source: Getty Images The holiday season is now in full swing. Many consumers are deep in the throes of tackling their shopping lists. But if that's becoming an increasingly stressful thing by the day, you're not alone. Almost 60% of Americans say they feel pressured to spend more than they're comfortable with on holiday items, according to a recent survey by CouponFollow.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Eurofase is a Toronto-based manufacturer of premium lighting and heating products in North America. The post Beach Point invests in growth of lighting products maker Eurofase appeared first on PE Hub.
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2023
BioStar Capital, a strategic healthtech venture capital firm focused on cardiovascular disease, orthopaedics, and robotics, has closed its fifth fund at $130.3m, more than the combined amount raised by the firm’s three previous funds. Led by founder Louis Cannon, a cardiovascular physician, and orthopaedic surgeon Alan Davis, BioStar Capital’s Fund V portfolio already includes several medical device companies, including: Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS), developing a groundbreaking intrava
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 8, 2023
If you are a crypto enthusiast, you are likely familiar with the two main ways to buy and sell cryptocurrencies: over-the-counter (OTC) trading and exchange trading. Both methods have their own unique advantages and drawbacks, making it difficult for traders to determine which option is best for them. Choosing the right trading method is crucial, […] The post Crypto OTC vs.
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Investing Skill vs. Luck with Michael J. Mauboussin, Counterpoint Global (Dec 6, 2023) Is it better to be lucky or good? How much of a role does luck pay in investing? And how can you tell the difference between chance and skill? In this episode of At the Money, I speak with Michael Mauboussin. ~~~ About Michael J. Mauboussin: Michael Mauboussin is head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Right now, you may be preparing for more than the holidays. You might also be looking at your portfolio with the idea of getting it ready for the new year. It's impossible to predict which stocks will rise or fall or what direction the entire market will take, of course -- but there is one thing we can do to prepare for any situation. And that's add some high-quality stocks with solid track records and bright long-term prospects to our portfolios.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Based in Dallas, Platinum Dermatology Partners is a clinical dermatology platform. The post Sun Capital-backed Platinum Dermatology Partners merges with Skin & Cancer Associates appeared first on PE Hub.
Blackstone News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
New York, December 5, 2023 – Today, Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone have closed the acquisition of Power Grid Components, Inc. (“PGC”) from Shorehill Capital LLC. PGC is a leading domestic designer and manufacturer of a wide range of critical components for protection, monitoring, and safety applications in electrical substations, an essential segment of the electrical grid responsible for managing and monitoring power flows and converting ele
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Ladder, an Austin, TX-based, provider of an app for strength training, raised $12M in Series A funding. The round was led by Tapestry VC and LivWell Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO Greg Stewart, Ladder provides a training app, which makes it easy […] The post Ladder Raises $12M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 3, 2023
After Charlie Munger passed away this week, I went looking through an old post I wrote about his investing principles from a decade ago. There was a table I recreated that showed the annual returns from the Munger Partnership, which was the fund he ran before joining Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway for good: The results are spectacular but look at how volatile his returns were.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 9, 2023
One of the best performing stocks in recent history is e-commerce behemoth Amazon. If you had invested $1,000 following the company's initial public offering (IPO) you would have $1.5 million today, assuming you held onto your position. Returns like this are few and far between, and the opportunity to create generational wealth does not often appear obvious.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This investment is the latest add-on to Riverside portfolio company ToolWatch. The post Riverside Company invests in time tracking software provider busybusy appeared first on PE Hub.
Private Equity Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Private equity firm Growthdeck has successfully sold its investment in electric vehicle charge point specialist BMM Energy Solutions to Drax Energy Solutions, part of Drax Group, the FTSE 250 energy generation business. BMM Energy Solutions is a specialist supplier and installer of electric vehicle charging equipment in the public sector, workplace and domestic sectors.
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Air Space Intelligence, a San Francisco, CA-based aerospace company, raised $34M in Series B funding. The round saw participation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and existing investors, including Bloomberg Beta, Renegade Partners, and Spark Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations in Washington, DC, and to enhance its capabilities further, strengthening its […] The post Air Space Intelligence Raises $34M in Series B Financing appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Charlie Munger Manifesto / PDF The post The Charlie Munger Manifesto (via Vishal) appeared first on The Big Picture.
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 9, 2023
For most Americans, Social Security provides a financial foundation during their golden years. More than two decades of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup have shown that as many as 90% of then-current retirees lean on their monthly Social Security benefit to cover at least a portion of their expenses. The same holds true for future generations of retired workers.
PE Hub
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, TIS is an infrastructure services provider in the power, fiber, and wireless communications construction industries. The post Calera Capital-backed TIS picks up underground utility firm Dynetek appeared first on PE Hub.
Financial Times: Moral Money
DECEMBER 3, 2023
As opinions shift, asset managers like BlackRock are talking more about maximising returns than about saving the world
FinSMEs
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Babylon, a Palo Alto, CA-based provider of a blockchain project that designs security sharing protocols for the decentralized economy, raised $18M in funding. The round was led by Polychain Capital and Hack VC, with participation from Framework Ventures, Polygon Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, OKX Ventures, Finality Capital, Breyer Capital, Symbolic Capital, IOSG Ventures and many other investors.
Financial Times M&A
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Tie-up subject to votes by partners in both countries as consultancy seeks to boost growth and move past scandals
The Motley Fool
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Navigating finances in retirement isn't always the easiest or most straightforward process. You have to consider retirement accounts and their withdrawal processes, investment income, and the role Social Security will play. By itself, Social Security can already be complex, and there are some details that retirees can somewhat gloss over. However, one of those details should not be how taxes on Social Security works.
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