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The War Room • 117 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
💼 Business M&A Real Estate Technology
  1. The author is launching a new show/newsletter called Deal Flow focusing on M&A and other topics.
  2. There is a possibility of a second season of the Future of Tech.
  3. The author plans to resume regular content creation.
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4 Key Trends Emerging from ITC

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 03 Oct 22
💼 Business Insurance M&A Climate Risk Startups
  1. Insurance startups are exploring opportunities beyond traditional insurance, including tech-enabled solutions and business development pathways.
  2. After a decline in valuation multiples, the interest in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the insurance industry is resurging.
  3. Focusing on climate risk is becoming a key priority for insurers, leading to changes in underwriting approaches and investment in climate-related initiatives.

Are we in the early innings of an AI M&A spree?

Entry Level Investing • 16 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
💼 Business AI M&A Technology Acquisitions
  1. Recent high-profile AI acquisitions suggest a growing trend in M&A activity in the AI space.
  2. Large horizontal technology platforms are likely to be key players in acquiring AI startups due to their access to cash and existing distribution advantages.
  3. Companies like Apple, Amazon, Salesforce, Oracle, Adobe, and Snowflake are potential contenders for making significant AI acquisitions in the coming months.

Breaking News! AsiaInfo Security Becomes Controlling Shareholder of AsiaInfo Technology.

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
💼 Business M&A Cybersecurity Technology Finance Company News
  1. AsiaInfo Security acquired a controlling stake in AsiaInfo Technology through asset restructuring.
  2. AsiaInfo Technology is a prominent provider of software products and services in China, specializing in telecom software.
  3. AsiaInfo Security is a significant player in China's network security software industry and has key technological advantages in various security areas.

✅ Monday briefing: Agency M&A, AI and jobs, new jobs for old, journalism disrupted, plagiarism machines, copyright and AI, CMA investigates AI, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
💼 Business M&A AI Economy Journalism Copyright
  1. The UK economy is facing challenges like rising interest rates and inflation, slowing growth and investment decisions. It's important for agency managers to focus on the basics and be ready for future opportunities.
  2. Artificial intelligence is expected to impact many jobs, but it will also create new ones. AI could help global productivity and GDP but requires adaptation from the workforce.
  3. The use of AI in journalism and creative fields is causing concerns about quality and originality. There's an ongoing debate about copyright ownership when AI generates content.

Acquisition Advice: Big deal or good deal?

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 05 Dec 12
💼 Business M&A Investment Finance Corporate Governance Valuation
  1. Investment bankers often have conflicting roles when advising on mergers and acquisitions. They might benefit more from just completing deals rather than giving the best advice, leading to poor outcomes.
  2. Meticulous vetting of deals is essential, especially big ones. Bigger deals tend to get less effective advice, which can be harmful to the companies involved.
  3. The way bankers are paid needs to change. If their fees were tied to the success of the deals over time, they might give better advice and help their clients avoid bad acquisitions.