DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable

DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable

A typical merger-and-acquisition process is time-consuming and expensive, even for the largest, well-staffed private equity firms. In addition to spending countless hours meeting with senior executives of potential targets and modeling financial outcomes, these groups spend millions of dollars on external advisers: accountants, lawyers, and management consultants. Since expenses for external advisers are not reimbursed…

Read More
Khosla Ventures among VCs experimenting with AI-infused roll-ups of mature companies

Khosla Ventures among VCs experimenting with AI-infused roll-ups of mature companies

Venture capitalists have always focused on investing in companies that leverage technology to either disrupt established industries or create entirely new business categories. But some VCs are starting to flip the script on their investing styles. Rather than funding startups, they are acquiring mature businesses –such as call centers, accounting firms, and other professional service…

Read More
#Kevin Hart’s media company HartBeat gets 0M investment

#Kevin Hart’s media company HartBeat gets $100M investment

“Kevin Hart’s media company HartBeat gets $100M investment” Stand-up comedian and Hollywood actor Kevin Hart on Tuesday launched a new media company called HartBeat, with a $100 million investment from private equity firm Abry Partners. Abry, which focuses on investments in the media, communication and information services space, took a minority stake in the company at an undisclosed valuation….

Read More
#Thoma Bravo considers bid for Twitter

#Thoma Bravo considers bid for Twitter

“Thoma Bravo considers bid for Twitter” Private equity giant Thoma Bravo is working on a possible bid for Twitter, a source close to the situation told The Post — setting up what could be a rival to Elon Musk’s offer for the social giant. “They are making a push,” the source said of the private-equity…

Read More