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PodcastOn the podcast: Soccer clubs, the Super League and the future of sports investing
September 20, 2021Joe DaGrosa joins the show to discuss why current European football club valuations offer an intriguing opportunity for investors—and how shifting audience behaviors may shape future investments in pro sports.Article
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Investor SpotlightAfter Snowflake windfall, Altimeter Capital captures dealmaking spotlight
April 13, 2021When Snowflake went public last year, Altimeter Capital saw the kind of return that is the stuff of venture capital dreams.Article
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Investor SpotlightIdinvest Partners gears up for growth
September 18, 2018Idinvest Partners merged with Eurazeo earlier this year, putting the Paris-based firm on track to become one of Europe’s most prominent private market investors.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: Is Genstar Capital the next private equity powerhouse?
August 2, 2018Predicting the future is a difficult thing. But if the recent past is any indication, Genstar Capital could be on the verge of assuming a starring role on the private equity stage.Article
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Venture CapitalInvestor Spotlight: Greylock celebrates its 53rd year with a pair of IPO wins
April 11, 2018Founded in 1965, Greylock is one of the oldest VCs around—and it has a list of blockbuster investments to show for its long tenure. We took a look at its portfolio, notable exits, strategy & more.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: How Silver Lake’s ‘Four Amigos’ built a tech buyout behemoth
April 8, 2018Silver Lake was founded nearly two decades ago with a novel mission. In the years since, the firm’s focus on big-money tech deals has proved prescient.Article
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Venture CapitalInvestor Spotlight: First Round Capital, an early Uber backer that lives up to its name
November 16, 2017First Round Capital’s name pretty much says it all. The firm, which was the first VC backer of Uber, invests at the earliest possible stages. Here’s a look at its portfolio, big exits & more.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: Roark Capital Group, where Ayn Rand meets Arby’s
September 5, 2017How did Arby’s, Carl’s Jr., Massage Envy and Cinnabon all end up under the same umbrella? And what does Ayn Rand have to do with it? We’ve got answers.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: The rapid rise of Thoma Bravo
August 9, 2017It’s a tale of massive deals, egos, a former tennis star and microprocessors—a case study in how the omnipresence of software is changing large swaths of the global economy.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: Ardian, the busiest buyout firm in Europe
July 17, 2017When it comes to European private equity activity, the top dog is clear. In the past decade, no investor on the continent has completed more new investments than Ardian.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: For Vista Equity Partners, a narrow focus yielding vast returns
February 12, 2017Vista Equity Partners is unique in the private equity landscape for two primary reasons: a complete focus on the enterprise software sector and an inescapable track record of success.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: Audax Group’s hunt for add-ons nearly unmatched in PE
August 16, 2016Every buyout firm has its own unique strategy. For Audax Group, that means pursuing add-on investments with a frequency nearly unmatched in the world of private equity.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: Providence Equity Partners
June 21, 2016A deep dive on the history, investment strategy, deal team, fund performance and buyout activity of Providence Equity Partners, which is facing an important third act following two disappointing funds.Article
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Private EquityInvestor Spotlight: ABRY Partners
April 13, 2016Examining ABRY Partners’ investment activity, fund performance, exits, deal team and more.Article
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