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2024 POWER SOUTH FLORIDA SPOTLIGHT: Dev Motwani and Nitin Motwani, Managing Partners at Merrimac Ventures, L.C. Ventures “Last year helped us validate our strategy, which is to be highly concentrated in a couple of areas and focus on higher-touch deals as opposed to spreading a wider net. Fortunately, the markets that we’re in are holding up very well.” — Dev Motwani Read the full profile: https://lnkd.in/eu8ZGEtb #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstate 

🌟 Exciting News in the World of Private Equity! 🎉🤝 Wondering how Private Equity firms swoop in to acquire businesses in North America? 🤔💼 Let's dive into this fascinating process! 🚀🌎 🔍 Step 1: The Hunt Begins! 🕵️♂️🎯 Private Equity firms, armed with their sharp suits and calculators, scour the market for potential investment opportunities. 👀💰 They seek businesses with solid growth potential, strong management, and a clear vision. 📈💼 💡 Step 2: The Due Diligence Dance! 💃💼 Once a potential target is identified, Private Equity firms conduct an extensive due diligence process. 🕵️♀️📚 This involves analyzing financials, assessing risks, and evaluating the company's potential for growth and profitability. 📊💸 ✍️ Step 3: Sealing the Deal! 📝🤝 After thorough evaluation, it's time for the negotiation table! 💼💪 Private Equity firms work closely with business owners to strike a deal that benefits both parties. They structure the acquisition, considering factors like funding, debt, and future growth plans. 💵🤝 📆 Step 4: Post-Acquisition Transformation! 🚀🏢 Once the deal is closed, Private Equity firms roll up their sleeves and get to work! 💼👷♂️ They bring in their expertise, resources, and network to drive strategic changes, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize the company's value. 📈💼 🤝 Step 5: The Exit Strategy! 🚪🏃♀️ Finally, after a period of nurturing and growth, Private Equity firms plan their exit strategy. They may opt for an IPO, a sale to another investor, or even a strategic merger. 💼💼🚀 #PrivateEquity #BusinessAcquisitions #NorthAmerica #GrowthOpportunities #DealMaking #StrategicPartnerships 💼💰🌎 Remember, the world of Private Equity is a thrilling journey where financial vision meets strategic execution! 🌟💼💪 Keep exploring and expanding your knowledge! 📚🚀 www.westmount.ventures

Welcome to our new quickfire Q&A series, Meet the Managers. Our first interview is with Reece Chowdhry of Concept Ventures. Concept Ventures is a dedicated pre-seed VC fund that invests in software companies with a people-centric approach. The first question we asked Reece was which individuals helped him the most in his journey, and he answered: Sam Ettelaie (we promise we did not influence his choice!), Matt Penneycard and Dr Arjun Patel. Find out more about Reece's journey below 👇

It's always great to see our founders out and about with industry leaders and attend local events. Collaboration is fundamental in all that we do here at Eximious Alliance - 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒐 𝒔𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆; 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒐 𝒔𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉. - 𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝑲𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 Alison Sarmiento | Fran Varley #FemaleFounders #LiftedVentures #Collaboration #ChangeManagement #ImprovementSpecialists #OrganisationalImprovement

California powerhouse Khosla Ventures and Vermont-based Gaingels have accelerated their investing pace, according to recent data. The two firms tied for third place among most active U.S. investors in September. Just one month later, they moved up to first and second place, respectively, among investors making deals in America.  Their increased activity demonstrates growing momentum among top VC firms in the U.S. #startupfunding #startupinsights #smallbusinesss #startupsuccess #growth

What is company #culture and why is it important? On 3 July, we'll explore this (and much more!) with an experienced panel of experts giving different perspectives, focussing on that tricky period from #startup to #growth stage and beyond. From my perspective, company culture isn't about what you do, but about why you do it and who with; it builds team loyalty, happiness, drive and ultimately, performance. I have worked at Marriott Harrison for nearly 14 years and during that time progressed from summer scheme student to partner - the positive culture is what made me want to join, and the whole-firm desire to maintain that culture whilst growing and changing is what makes me stay. I can confidently say that good company culture is critical! 🌟 Register if you're interested in finding out more about this super important topic 🌟

OnSecurity have just closed a £5.5m Series A funding round for their cybersecurity penetration testing platform. Rich Kershaw and Emilie Leckie of the Leckie-Kershaw team were pleased to be able to support Gresham House Ventures with our unified product, ops, tech and CS due diligence analysis. Drop us a DM or call if you'd like to find out how we can do the same and help your investment team gain confidence in your investments, or help your company prep for funding! #seriesa #duediligence #cybersecurity

📢 Exciting news, #LinkedIn fam! Let's dive into the world of M&A translations today, specifically exploring the concept of a "bought deal." 💼💰 🔎 Have you ever wondered what a "bought deal" truly entails? 🤔 Well, let me break it down for you! 📚 📝 In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, a bought deal refers to a financial transaction where an investment bank purchases a predetermined number of securities from a corporation. 🏦💼 It's like buying a pre-packaged bundle of investment goodies! 🎁📈 💪💸 This strategic move allows corporations to quickly raise capital while minimizing risk and uncertainty. It's a win-win situation for both parties involved! 🚀💼 💡 So, next time you come across the term "bought deal" in the M&A world, remember that it's a powerful tool that enables businesses to fuel their growth and seize new opportunities! 💥💼 #MergersAndAcquisitions #Finance #InvestmentBanking #BoughtDeal #CapitalBoost #Opportunities #GrowthMindset 🌟📈 www.westmount.ventures

🔆From humble beginnings and founded in 2011, Sunshine Group Capital Inc. started as a modest venture, driven by the entrepreneurial spirit and foresight of our visionary founders. Our company set out on a mission to capitalize on the lucrative opportunities present in the real estate markets of both Canada and the USA -- and we have been helping clients build their portfolios ever since! #sunshinegrpcapital #realestateinvestments #investmentstrategies #financialsolutions #floridarealestate #mortgagelending