Adam Putz

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Adam writes about M&A at PitchBook. Originally from Minnesota, Adam studied philosophy and journalism before earning a PhD in English from the University of Warwick. He is the author of The Celtic Revival in Shakespeare’s Wake (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013). When he’s not covering the latest deal or financial news out of Europe, Adam likes to write about environmental issues. In his free time, Adam enjoys hiking and canoeing, reading and traveling.

Articles by Adam

Cannabis has the VC market buzzing as firms seek to capitalize on hype

Venture dollars are pouring into the cannabis space on the assumption that the drug will eventually be legalized in the US. Without the traditional exit route of an IPO, the boom has also led to an uptick in M&A.

Dec 4, 2019

Do not pass go: Regulating Big Tech would risk dismantling startup exit routes

The world's largest tech companies have recently come under increased scrutiny amid antitrust concerns. But breaking up Big Tech could have unpredictable effects on the startups that regulators would be aiming to protect.

Sep 26, 2019

The median PE buyout size in consumer products is heading for a decade high

Though PE’s track record in retail has come under some hefty scrutiny of late, financial sponsors have also helped brick-and-mortar operations expand through digital strategies.

Aug 9, 2019

Lance Armstrong sets his sights on 'human optimization' with new firm

For Lance Armstrong, raising an inaugural venture fund has taken a good bit of grit. We spoke to Armstrong about his VC firm, its team members and their latest investment into the sports and wellness sector.

Jul 12, 2019

How edtech is getting smarter

On the back of widespread adoption of app-based services and innovations in consumer-facing tech, education has slowly come under the B2C umbrella—but it's still lagging relative to other industries.

Mar 15, 2019

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