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Hunted Labs Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Funding

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Hunted Labs, a Mclean, VA-based software security company, raised $3M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Red Cell Partners. The company intends to use the funds to develop Entercept, which aims to provide customers with command and control over their software supply chain. Led by Amanda Aguayo, Tim Barone, and Hayden Smith, Hunted […] The post Hunted Labs Raises $3M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Sportradar Group Ag (SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Sportradar Group Ag (NASDAQ: SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 19, 2025 , 8:30 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Sportradar fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Brookfield poised to secure $10bn Colonial Pipeline deal in major energy shake-up

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Sofinnova expands biotech accelerator strategy out of Italy with €165m Fund II close

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European life sciences investor Sofinnova Partners has sealed a 165m final close for its second Biovelocita fund, targeting biotech acceleration deals. The post Sofinnova expands biotech accelerator strategy out of Italy with 165m Fund II close appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Bridgepoint-backed Burger King UK seeks refinancing to fund growth

Private Equity Wire

Burger King UK, the fast-food chain backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint, has launched talks with lenders for a major refinancing, seeking additional capital to support its expansion plans, according to a report by Sky News. The refinancing effort includes a bid to raise an additional 40m ($51.93m) in borrowing capacity, which will help fund the companys business plan, alongside discussions to refinance 110m in existing debt.

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3 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul

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Warren Buffett is one of the most closely followed investors in the world. Six decades ago, his fledgling fund acquired the struggling textile maker Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Buffett subsequently shut down Berkshire's textile business and transformed it into a diversified conglomerate with subsidiaries across the insurance, railroad, energy, and consumer staples sectors.

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Sixth Street acquires 10% stake in San Francisco Giants as private equity expands in sports

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When Buy-and-Hold Dies

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During bull markets there are always certain investors who take things too far. They chase performance, take on too much leverage, speculate on fad investment themes and abandon diversification. Then the tide goes out and we find out who’s been swimming naked as Warren Buffett likes to say. Bear markets and corrections also cause mistakes on the opposite end of the spectrum.

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Could This Nvidia Partner Be a Hidden Gem That Boosts Your Portfolio?

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It's been a while since data center equipment company Vertiv 's (NYSE: VRT) stock looked like a great value, but that time has come around again. The ongoing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications creates unprecedented data growth, which only means more investment in data centers. The good news is that the broad-based sell-off in the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and some near-term negative news have brought stocks like Vertiv back into value range, and now could be a great

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Update: Cinven seals €3.5bn exit from Viridium in landmark Allianz-led deal

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PhilosopherKing Raises $3M in Seed Funding

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PhilosopherKing, a Las Vegas, NV-based provider of an AI-driven gaming platform, raised $3M in Seed funding. The round was led by 468 Capital and 212. The company intends to use the funds to advance its AI-powered technology, expand its team, and business reach. Led by co-founder and CEO Sadok Kohen, PhilosopherKing provides an AI-powered platform […] The post PhilosopherKingRaises $3M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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US basketball’s Boston Celtics sold for $6.1bn to private equity investor

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Consortium led by William Chisholm scoops up majority stake in storied sports franchise in historic deal

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This Consumer Staples Stock Could Be the Sweetest Investment of the Decade

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Even well-run companies face hard times now and again. In fact, it is the ability to survive the hard times that makes a company well run in the first place. Wall Street, however, tends to always react to hard times in the same way, by selling the company facing them. That can open up opportunities that turn into the best investments, with some situations being rare, once-in-a-decade chances to buy a great stock.

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Deutsche Bank grants DWS exclusive access to private credit deals amid market expansion

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Capalo AI Raises €3.8M in Seed Funding

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Capalo AI, a Helsinki, Finland-based energy technology company, raised 3.8M in Seed funding. The round was led by VentureFriends and PROfounders, with participation from existing investors Inventure and Innovestor. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its European expansion and grow its client portfolio. Founded in 2022 by Henri Taskinen, Riku Kukkonen, Teemu […] The post Capalo AI Raises 3.8M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Deal Roundup: San Francisco Giants sell stake to PE investor Sixth Street, General Atlantic leads $500m Nerdio investment

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The San Francisco Giants have reportedly sold a 10% stake to private equity investor Sixth Street, which could value the franchise at more than $4bn. The post Deal Roundup: San Francisco Giants sell stake to PE investor Sixth Street, General Atlantic leads $500m Nerdio investment appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Better EV Stock: Rivian vs. Tesla

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It hasn't been a great start to the year for Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock. Shares are down 16% year to date as investors' faith in the electric vehicle (EV) growth story dwindles. The company itself is still in its early stages when expenses remain high and earning a profit is still relatively far out. One would think some of those investors would instead seek a profitable EV maker like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).

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Axel Springer considers sale of Awin as private equity eyes marketing assets

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Ampersand Biomedicines Raises $65M in Series B Financing

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Ampersand Biosciences, a Boston, MA-based multi-product platform company developing smart medicines, raised $65M in Series B Funding. Backers included Ampersands founder, Flagship Pioneering, Eli Lilly & Company, and several additional new investors. The company intends to use the funds to drive the acceleration of its initial pipeline of programs, including one in immuno-inflammation and another […] The post Ampersand Biomedicines Raises $65M in Series B Financing appeared first on Fi

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Motion Ventures launches $100m fund to accelerate maritime energy, digital transition

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Motion Ventures has launched a $100m-targeting fundraise for what would be the biggest maritime-focused tech fund to date, looking to back businesses helping modernise global fleets. The post Motion Ventures launches $100m fund to accelerate maritime energy, digital transition appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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This Unstoppable Biotech Stock Just Became an Even Better Buy

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Last year, Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SMMT) was one of the stars of the biotech industry. The company's shares soared following a significant clinical win. Summit's market capitalization of $15.3 billion is exceedingly rare among clinical-stage drugmakers, signaling the market's positive feelings toward this rising company. Now, Summit has recently made a move that could pay even more significant dividends down the road and improve its prospects.

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Update: KKR, CKI, and FitzWalter among six bidders for Thames Water equity rescue

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Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5M in Series A Funding

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Multiply Mortagage, a Denver, CO-based financial technology company making homeownership accessible through employer benefits, raised $23.5M in Series A funding. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins. A*, Box Group, Mischief, and Workshop also participated, bringing the total funding to $27M. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. […] The post Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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PE-led consortium agrees record $6.1bn deal for Boston Celtics

Private Equity Wire

A private equity-backed consortium, led by Bill Chisholm, Co-Founder of STG Partners, has struck a $6.1bn deal to acquire the Boston Celtics, marking the largest PE-led takeover of a sports franchise and setting a new record for NBA team valuations, according to a report by Bloomberg. The deal surpasses the $4bn purchase of the Phoenix Suns in 2022 and the $6.05bn sale of the Washington Commanders in 2023.

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Down 65% From Its 52-Week High, Is Viking Therapeutics Stock a Bargain Buy?

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Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) is a promising growth stock with a strong GLP-1 drug candidate in VK2735, which may eventually rake in significant revenue from the anti-obesity market. It has demonstrated encouraging results in clinical trials; however, it isn't approved just yet. While the optimism surrounding the drug made Viking's stock a hot buy early last year, things have drastically cooled over the past six months during which it has plummeted more than 50%.

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Cerea Partners acquires majority stake in French chocolatier Relais Desserts

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Noble Gas Systems Receives $4.2M in Series B Funding

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Noble Gas Systems, a Wixom, MI-based developer and manufacturer of conformable high-pressure hydrogen gas storage vessels, raised $4.2M in Series B funding. The round was led by AP Ventures, with participation from new investors ALIAD (Air Liquide Venture Capital) and NOVA by Saint-Gobain, the venture arm of Saint-Gobain. The company intends to use the funds […] The post Noble Gas Systems Receives $4.2M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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Blackstone brings in another $8bn for RE debt as wider fundraising for sector falls

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Blackstone has raised about $8bn for the final close of its latest real estate debt fund, equalling the total raised for its predecessor in the strategy in 2020. The post Blackstone brings in another $8bn for RE debt as wider fundraising for sector falls appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Stock Market Correction: Here Are My Top 5 Stocks That Could Soar By The End of 2025

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With the stock market in a correction, some investors are likely to remain a bit pessimistic. There are many unknowns about the effect of tariffs, and the market hates uncertainty. However, I think there are multiple stocks that can rise above any doubts, and these ones could soar before 2025 is over. Although many stocks can fit into this category, I believe Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) , Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) , Advanced Micro Devices

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HSBC in advanced talks to sell German fund administration unit to BlackFin

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BlueShift Raises $2.1M in Pre-Seed Funding

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Blueshift, a Boston, MA-based electrochemical climate tech innovator, raised $2.1M in Pre-Seed funding. Backers included ConocoPhillips Company,Ridgelineand theMassachusetts Clean Energy Center(MassCEC), with participation from others. Working out of North Americas largest climate tech incubator,Greentown Labs, and MITsThe Engineaccelerator, BlueShift will direct the funding to the first pilot installation of its electrochemical technology in Boston Harbor. […] The post BlueShift Raises $2

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Infrastructure fundraising momentum rises, but capital raising remains off pace from last 10 years

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Infrastructure fundraising bounced back from its worst year in a decade in 2024, with firms hauling in $87bn for the strategy despite high interest rates and a slowdown in distribution to LPs. The post Infrastructure fundraising momentum rises, but capital raising remains off pace from last 10 years appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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Nio (NIO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Image source: The Motley Fool. Nio (NYSE: NIO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Mar 21, 2025 , 8:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by for NIO Incorporated's fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode.

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Elon Musk’s X secures nearly $1bn in equity at $32bn valuation

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Proscia Raises $50M in Funding

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Proscia, a Philadelphia, PA-based software company improving pathologys transition to digital and AI, raised $50M in funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $130M, was led by Insight Partners along with AI Capital Partners (Alpha Intelligence Capitals US fund) and Triangle Peak Partners. Other investors included Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, Emerald Development Managers, […] The post Proscia Raises $50M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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TA Associates, Stellex Capital pick up commitments

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The $273bn-managing New York State Common Retirement Fund has picked out Stellex Capital Management and TA Associates funds through $700m of new commitments. The post TA Associates, Stellex Capital pick up commitments appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.

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S&P 500 Sell-Off: 3 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to Stock Up On Right Now

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After dipping into correction territory late last week, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is currently down by 8.73% since mid-February, as of this writing. Recession fears are still surging, however, with close to 60% of U.S. investors feeling pessimistic about the market's six-month future, according to a mid-March survey from the American Association of Individual Investors.