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Only 2% of IT companies and startups in the world make it to IPO. Therefore, when I ask entrepreneurs where they see exit for themselves and investors, and I hear only about going public, I wonder what are other options there. As practice shows, in addition to IPOs, MBOs (buyout of shares by managers), buyout by a late-stage investor (secondary), or most often M&A (mergers and acquisitions) are more common. By the way, for our portfolio of the first MOST Ventures fund, I also foresee the majority of exits through M&A. And here I am talking about venture business models, when you invest in a company that is growing and is capable of growing to such a scale that there is a large buyer for it. That is, free money is invested in growth, and the main goal is to increase the capitalization of the company and its subsequent sale. In dividend models, the main goal of the founders and investors is to develop the company to the point where it starts to bring dividends. Investors invest in growth only to the extent that it helps increase dividend flow. These thoughts plus my opinion on the investment market were shared at a recent M&A community meeting organized by international audit network Baker Tilly Kazakhstan Olga Zagidullina, CFA and iDeals Anna Volfman Thank you for the invitation! I was also glad to hear insights from one of the strongest lawyers I know, my partner Vladimir Shuster By the way, recently on the initiative and with the support of Qazaqstan Investment Corporation and personally Ainur Kuatova, the M&A and Market Research Department of Baker Tilly Qazaqstan Advisory conducted a large-scale research of the private equity market in Kazakhstan. The link is in the first comment. Recommended to study. #MOST #mostecosystem #BakerTilly #iDeals

🚀 BlackPeak Capital just announced a €6.8M investment in Bianor Holding (Бианор Холдинг АД), a Bulgarian software development powerhouse! 💼 This strategic move is set to fuel Bianor's growth journey, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and expanding their international reach. 🤝Moreover, Rossen Ivanov from BlackPeak Capital is joining Bianor Holding's Board of Directors. 🌍 Get all the details on the link below! #TechInvestment

The #numberone event in the Baltic transaction market is less than three weeks away and we are happy to share the final programme with you (link in the comments)! ⭐ Outbound acquisitions – how do Vinted, Oxylabs.io and PVcase manage the companies they acquire in the USA and elsewhere? ⭐ Deal expectations in the upbeat energy sector: insights from Eesti Gaas, Gren, Ignitis Group and NORD/LB. The panel will be followed by a case study from Sunly. ⭐ ESG: value, risk, opportunity? Livonia Partners, Swedbank Asset Management Lithuania, Contrarian Ventures and EBRD representatives on the realities of integrating ESG aspects into investment activities in the Baltics. ⭐ Making money in PE: MidEuropa, INVL Asset Management, BaltCap and Superia on the best investment schemes and exit strategies. ⭐ The marriage of the year? Details on the merger of Invalda INVL and Šiaulių Bankas ⭐ The must-be AI topic – how to implement #GenAI for the success of PE investments? ⭐ General European M&A market overview in the face of geopolitical turmoil ⭐ Merger filing in the Baltics: don’t make those costly mistakes! Can't wait to meet you all in Vilnius on 16 April! #mergersandacquisitions #privateequity #Sorainen #Verslozinios #LTVCA

🚀 BlackPeak Capital just announced a €6.8M investment in Bianor Holding (Бианор Холдинг АД), a Bulgarian software development powerhouse! 💼 This strategic move is set to fuel Bianor's growth journey, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and expanding their international reach. 🤝Moreover, Rossen Ivanov from BlackPeak Capital is joining Bianor Holding's Board of Directors. 🌍 Get all the details on the link below! #TechInvestment

If you’re attending DealStreetAsia's Asia PE-VC 2024 Summit in Singapore this week, don’t miss VinaCapital’s Trung Hoang D. on a panel discussing “Can emerging SEA markets deliver amid venture capital slump?” The discussion is set to take place on Wednesday, 18 September at 1:30 pm – 2:10 pm at The Grand Copthorne Hotel. Trung joins panelists Vy Le (Co-Founder & General Partner, Do Ventures), Minette Navarrete (Vice-Chairman and President, Kickstart Ventures, Inc), Louis T. Nguyen (Chairman and CEO, Saigon Asset Management), and Huiting K. (Founding Managing Partner, Blueprint Ventures) to discuss a range of issues affecting the VC sector in the region today and ideas for overcoming recent challenges. The panel will be moderated by Mars W. Mosqueda, Jr., Senior Correspondent with DealStreetAsia. Please stop by for what is sure to be a thoughtful and engaging discussion!   #VinaCapital #Vietnam #venturecapital #DealStreetAsia #events #insights

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 As we delve into Africa's evolving tech scene, it's fascinating to witness the significant acquisitions shaking up the industry. 🚀 Prediction: 1. 🌍 Africa poised for a tech revolution: With the pace of disclosed acquisitions accelerating, we can expect to see further growth and innovation in the continent's tech ecosystem. 2. 📈 Increased investor interest: The wave of recent acquisitions is a strong indicator of growing investor confidence in Africa's tech startups, paving the way for more funding opportunities. 🌐 General Commentary: 1. 🤝 Strategic partnerships: Acquisitions signal a shift towards more collaboration among tech companies, leading to stronger networks and knowledge-sharing within the industry. 2. 💡 Innovation driving growth: The influx of acquisitions signifies a drive towards innovation and scalability, positioning Africa as a key player in the global tech landscape. Let's stay tuned for more groundbreaking developments as Africa's tech ecosystem continues to flourish and redefine the future of innovation! 💼🌍🚀 #TechAfrica #Innovation #Acquisitions #FutureTech

The Nordic PE market recorded its second-best year for total deal value in 2023, defying the slump that has become widespread across Europe. Up 3.7% YoY, it was driven by a record year for take-private deal value, according to our 2024 Nordic Private Capital Breakdown. The region’s venture market was not so lucky, with total deal value falling 47.1% YoY to stand at €5.9 billion (about $6.5 billion). Sweden has historically been the driving force behind the Nordic VC ecosystem, and Stockholm overtook Berlin last year as the third-largest hot spot for all of Europe in terms of deal value, a rank it has not held since 2016.

Name of Company: OSIM International Year of Establishment: Nov 1980 Name of Founder: Ron Sim   Year of Public Listing: 2000 (Singapore When Ron Sim created OSIM, he had ambitions to expand his business and penetrate to bigger markets beyond Singapore. That motivated him to launch an Initial Public Offering ("IPO") on Singapore Stock Exchange ("SGX") in 2000 .The company’s SGX IPO in 2000 was priced at 13 times earnings, giving it a market cap of S$120 million. When Ron Sim privatised the company in 2016, his offer was priced at 22 times, valuing it at around S$1 billion, nearly eight times what it was some 16 years earlier. When privatising his company, he cited concerns that the shares had not been fairly valued as well as lack of liquidity on SGX. Since the delisting of OSIM from SGX, he has been expanding over the years. Beside the Osim branded business, he has added other lifestyle and consumer brands to the V3 umbrella. For example, TWG, the premium tea purveyor. To find out how you can strategise to expand your growth capital, sign up for our POC event happening on: 📅14 November 2024 ⏰9am to 1pm Discover how to: 1.Acquire strategies to gain growth capital, recruit trop management talent and boost company profits. 2.Join the ranks of capital entrepreneurs and understand how to fast-track your business growth by over 20% yearly. 3. Address the root of business challenges on growth capital, profit and talent from our capital speaker and advisers. 4. Become an A+ Entrepreneur and grow your business to A+. Register to secure your seat:  https://lnkd.in/geuuzJEM Whatsapp to 82227413 for further enquiries first. #Motivationalmonday #PIFCapital #IPO #capitalmarkets

𝑰𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒏? 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵. Many branding and personal marketing professionals have advised that having a clear and strong brand is crucial for reaching your target audience effectively. While I am very clear about who our target audience is (Traditional Singapore SMEs Revenue S$1mn - S$10mn), I also wanted a brand name and logo that I could carry with pride—something that resonates deeply with me both personally and professionally. (While having a splash of my favourite colours turquoise - the combination of both green and blue) Just like Ironman proudly wears his emblem on his chest, I wanted a name and symbol that I could embody with pride. And that’s how Edenity was born. Edenity is not just a play on the word "eternity," symbolized by the infinity sign. It's also inspired by 𝒎𝒚 19 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒏, 𝑬𝒅𝒆𝒏, who gives me the courage to chase my dreams and create something impactful. Edenity represents my commitment to supporting Singapore SMEs, a sector often overlooked by investors. At Edenity, our mission is to connect Singapore SMEs with strategic investors, fostering partnerships that drive growth and success. Just as I strive to provide the best for my son, I am dedicated to ensuring every connection we facilitate is built on trust and mutual benefit. Our approach is not just about mergers and acquisitions; it's about connecting people and creating opportunities that lead to positive outcomes both professionally and personally. 🔗 Join us on this journey as we empower SMEs through strategic mergers and acquisitions, unlocking businesses with growth ambitions. Let's build a future where valued relationships drive success and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/gpaeYiwg #Edenity #SMEs #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessGrowth #ValuedRelationships

Looking forward to moderating the Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) Singapore panel “India: Asia’s new sweet spot?” It promises to be an exciting and insightful discussion with some of most experienced investors in the region as they deliberate some key topics: - Are India’s fundamentals strong enough to withstand global headwinds? - How are investors approaching cross-border deals? - Will domestic IPOs be the dominant exit channel in the near term? - Can local investors become significant LPs in private equity? George Sengulovski Manish Kejriwal Udai Dhawan Gaurav Ahuja Luca Molinari Adams Street Partners Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association