The Motley Fool
MARCH 6, 2025
The signs that large-language models are starting to hit a ceiling in capabilities regardless of how much money and computing resources are thrown at them are piling up. Late last year, the founders of venture capitalist firm Andreessen Horowitz noted in an interview that the gains delivered by each successive generation of AI models were getting smaller.
Private Equity Insights
MARCH 11, 2025
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A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 6, 2025
My tax guy Bill Sweet joined us on the show to discuss questions about Roth 401ks, dealing with uncertainty in a financial plan, buying a golf membership to a premium club and traditional vs. Roth assets in retirement. Further Reading: Market Timing a Recession The post What Happens in a Recession? appeared first on A Wealth of Common Sense.
Private Equity Info
MARCH 10, 2025
Private equity firms concentrate investments in high-growth states, aligning with local economic strengths and specialized industries, according to data from Private Equity Info 's M&A research database. Economic growth rates vary, but states with dynamic and expanding industries generally see stronger private equity investment activity.
Private Equity Professional
MARCH 6, 2025
Rock Gate Partners has closed the acquisition of H3 Manufacturing Group ( H3 ) in partnership with Ironwood Capital and members of H3s senior management team. H3 provides fabrication and machining services for complex, high-precision parts and assemblies used in power generation, healthcare, electrical power distribution, aerospace and defense, and life sciences applications.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 6, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway , the massive conglomerate run by investing legend Warren Buffett , sold a lot of shares in 2024. Berkshire significantly trimmed its stakes in two of its largest holdings, Apple and Bank of America , and the company hasn't been too interested in buying its own stock, repurchasing far fewer shares in 2024 than in prior years. Buffett and Berkshire historically have been excellent at buying high-quality companies at attractive prices and holding them for long periods.
Private Equity Insights
MARCH 10, 2025
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AltAssets
MARCH 10, 2025
Mid-market buyout house Pamlico Capital has hauled in $1.75bn for the hard cap final close of its sixth flagship fund. The post Pamlico pulls in $1.75bn for hard cap Fund VI close as fund sizes continue to rise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
Private Equity Professional
MARCH 6, 2025
Celebrity Coaches , a portfolio company of Allied Industrial Partners , has expanded with the acquisition of BandWagon RV Rentals. Celebrity Coaches specializes in designing, fabricating, and leasing custom luxury motorcoaches used across America by artists in the entertainment industry, as well as by sports teams and politicians. The company, led by CEO Mike Comegna , was founded in 2005 and is headquartered near Nashville in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 5, 2025
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock charged higher on Wednesday, climbing as much as 6.8%. As of 3:21 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 6%. The catalyst that sent the artificial intelligence (AI) software and data mining specialist higher was a little love from Wall Street. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Private Equity Insights
MARCH 10, 2025
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Financial Times M&A
MARCH 5, 2025
Managing funds that own small stakes in public debt and equity has become much less fun
Financial Times: Moral Money
MARCH 7, 2025
New study claims that asset writedowns could reach $2.
Private Equity Professional
MARCH 6, 2025
Felbro Food Products , a food and beverage manufacturer, has been recapitalized by Felbro Culinary Specialties , a newly formed portfolio company of Clover Capital Partners and Evanston Partners. Also included in the investment group are members of the companys management team and the founding Feldmar family. Felbro Food specializes in the development, blending, packaging, and distribution of liquid and dry blended foods, including beverages, desserts, syrups, sauces, and soups.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 5, 2025
Tech giants like Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Meta have been splurging on artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators and building out massive AI data centers but also have been relying on start-up CoreWeave to meet soaring demand for AI computing capacity. CoreWeave has built a specialized cloud computing platform focused primarily on running AI workloads, and almost all its revenue comes from long-term contracts with major technology companies.
Private Equity Insights
MARCH 10, 2025
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Financial Times M&A
MARCH 8, 2025
Sycamore Partners $24bn buyout of Walgreens Boots follows a playbook few now dare to use
FinSMEs
MARCH 5, 2025
Peregrine Technologies, a San Francisco, CA-based company developing software and capable engineering talent into the public safety domain, raised $190M in Series C funding, at a $2.5 Billion valuation. The round was led by Sequoia Capital with participation from current investors including Goldcrest Capital, Friends & Family Capital, Fifth Down Capital, OG Venture Partners, and […] The post Peregrine Technologies Raises $190M Series C Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Private Equity Professional
MARCH 6, 2025
LoneTree Capital has held a final close of its first growth equity fund, LoneTree I LP , with $200 million in capital. LoneTree invests between $10 million and $75 million in technology and tech-enabled services companies with revenues between $5 million and $30 million and growth rates exceeding 10%. The firm has a preference for recurring or re-occurring revenue business models.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 11, 2025
NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) has been a very wise investment over the years. The utility has benefited from two major growth drivers. It operates the country's leading electric utility in Florida -- Florida Power & Light (FPL), which benefits from abundant sunshine and above-average population growth. In addition, the company's energy-resources segment, which is a leading operator and developer of renewable energy, is benefiting from surging demand and falling costs.
Private Equity Insights
MARCH 6, 2025
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Financial Times M&A
MARCH 7, 2025
Several years after debt-fuelled takeovers the supermarket chains are grappling with high interest payments and shrinking sales
FinSMEs
MARCH 10, 2025
Peer Global, a Newport Beach, CA-based social game engine company, raised $10.5M in funding. The Family Office of Tommy Mai was the sole investor in this round. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate product development efforts. Peer is improving gaming and social media via a social game engine, a 3D world where […] The post Peer Global Raises $10.5M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Private Equity Wire
MARCH 10, 2025
Norwegian oil and gas company DNO ASA has agreed to acquire Sval Energi, a portfolio company of private equity firm HitecVision, in a $1.6bn deal that includes a $450m cash payment and assumption of the company’s debt, according to a report by Reuters. The transaction represents a significant exit for HitecVision, one of Europes leading energy-focused private equity firms, with ten firm having built Sval Energi through a series of acquisitions over recent years.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 11, 2025
If you're turning 62 in 2025, it means this is the year you're first eligible for Social Security. And that's a huge milestone. It's natural to think about signing up for benefits once you're able to actually get your money. But it's important to think things through -- and avoid these mistakes. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Private Equity Insights
MARCH 5, 2025
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Financial Times M&A
MARCH 7, 2025
Ornella Barra calls take-private deal a strategic milestone for UK pharmacy chain
FinSMEs
MARCH 10, 2025
ReSource Chemical, an Oakland, CA-based advanced manufacturing startup, raised $15M in funding. The round was led by Khosla Ventures and Fathom Fund, with participation from Chevron Technology Ventures, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company and angel investors Adam Winkel and Matt Berger. The company intends to use the funds to build an integrated pilot plant for its […] The post ReSource Chemical Raises $15M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Blackstone News
MARCH 10, 2025
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The Motley Fool
MARCH 11, 2025
Investors haven't had many chances to consider buying shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) leader Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) on a big dip over the last several years. But now is one of those times. In fact the recent pullback in Nvidia shares is the largest drop from a recent high in the last two years. Shares are down 20% year to date, and 28% off a January high.
Private Equity Insights
MARCH 10, 2025
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Financial Times M&A
MARCH 9, 2025
Consolidation is back on the agenda for industry as bankers eye more deals
FinSMEs
MARCH 5, 2025
Epoch Biodesign, a London, UK-based company using enzymes to make recycled plastics cheaper and higher performing than virgin materials, raised $18.3M in Series A funding, alongside $1M grant from the UK government. The round was led by Extantia Capital, with participation from Inditex, Lowercarbon Capital, Happiness Capital, Kibo Invest, Day One Ventures and others.
Blackstone News
MARCH 5, 2025
The post ITE Management Announces Strategic Investment by Blackstone and Launch of Financing Partnership appeared first on Blackstone.
The Motley Fool
MARCH 11, 2025
Every so often, Wall Street reminds investors in not-so-subtle fashion that stocks can move in both directions. On Monday, March 10, the growth-driven Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) plunged by 727.90 points, which certainly caught investors' attention. While the third-largest single-session point decline in the Nasdaq's storied history is bound to turn heads, perspective can change everything on Wall Street, as these three statistics demonstrate.
American Investment Council
MARCH 5, 2025
New state-by-state analysis highlights how private equity investment is fueling business growth and improving communities nationwide. WASHINGTON, D.C.(March 6, 2025) A new analysis from the American Investment Council (AIC) showcases the investments that private equity firms are making across the country to strengthen local economies and support businesses of all sizes.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 6, 2025
Fund raised by Novalpina Capital which backed NSO Group preparing for significant loss on gambling investment
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