Doubling Business With Zero Capital Through Vendor‑Financed Acquisition
the acquisition that doubled my business: not through: – more marketing spend – more staff – more locations – more effort through one deal: – motivated seller – vendor financed – zero personal capital
Essential Service Sectors See Quiet Consolidation Surge
10 industries serious operators quietly consolidate: – radiology networks – waste management – trucking fleets – medical labs – pest control – senior care – cold storage – commercial cleaning – security firms – HVAC groups
Saudi Funding Withdrawal Threatens LIV Golf, Paramount Deal
Well, this is good news. And really, the best chance to kill the Paramount purchase of WBD would be for the Saudis to pull their investment. So hope on another front. LIV Golf Facing Imminent Closure as Saudi Backers Weigh...
Execution Drives Acquisition Value Over Price Premium
Acquisition value often comes from cost, capital, and revenue synergies realized through integration. Strong execution becomes decisive because strategic buyers must offset the higher prices financial investors can pay Source @McKinsey Link https://t.co/Bem75xvreG via @antgrasso https://t.co/bmG4SXpc12
Emerging Funds Deliver 15%+ CAGR in Last Five Years
Dropping a list of up-and-coming funds with impeccable track records and great returns since inception. Most launched in the last 5 years, still early, but impressive work thus far. 1) Jackson Peak Capital — 40% CAGR (2023) 2) Kathmandu Capital — 29%...
Carry Acquired, Expanding Mission to Empower Business Finances
Carry has been acquired by Angellist and Lettuce We started this company 3.5 years ago to help business owners make better financial decisions These two transactions allow us to continue to do this important work in a bigger way Thank you to everyone...
Jane Street Invests $1B in CRWV, Secures Nvidia Chip Access
Jane Street is taking a $1 billion equity stake in $CRWV and as part of the deal, the trading firm will get early access to some of Nvidia's most advanced chips. https://t.co/Q5wpPfkbdq https://t.co/Sy75Mmuen0
Vero Fiber Acquires TEC, Expands Across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee
"Vero Fiber ...today announced the completion of its acquisition of Telephone Electronics Corporation ("TEC"), expanding its presence across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee." #fiberRollup https://t.co/ACap8is2Eg
PE Firm's Purchase Makes Sneakers-to-AI Make Sense
Sneakers-to-AI does sound crazy. Until you remember they were purchased by a shit PE firm about a month ago. And then it makes sense.
Gritty Maverick Built DLJ Into Wall Street Powerhouse
“I have to be busy, and I just love building things that make a difference.” In a 1986 Wall Street Journal article, Tony James was described as an up-and-coming M&A whiz kid. He transformed DLJ from a mid-sized brokerage into one of...
Corporate America Knows Exactly Who to Lobby
The real takeaway from the United-American Airlines megamerger story is that Corporate America knows who it needs to lobby https://t.co/zsurhy8v9w
Choose Deal‑by‑deal for Low‑cost, Flexible REPE Startup
You want to start your own real estate private equity firm but you don’t know how much it’ll cost Here’s how to think about start-up costs: There are basically 2 ways to set up a real estate private equity firm 1. First way...
Tiny Podcast Nets $200M Thanks to Clip Economy
A podcast with just 7k viewers per episode just sold for $200M. My latest newsletter, “The Clip Economy”, dives into the details: bit.ly/ClipEconomy
CinemaUnited CEO Vows to Block WB‑Paramount Merger
If the #GameOfThrones saying “never attack a guest under your roof” was a real world thing, #CinemaCon 2026 would be our #RedWedding. Even though WB tonight & Paramount on THU are set for panels at the exhibition convention, its organiser, ...
M&A Surge: AVNS, GSAT Deals Lead $13B Activity
Today's M&A and SPAC notes $AVNS to be acquired by American Industrial Partners for $25.00 cash per share, 72.1% premium, $1.3 billion $GSAT to be acquired by $AMZN for $90.00 in cash + stock, 23.5% premium, $11.7 billion $SZZL announced a business combination...
