https://pitchbook.com/tag/twitter twitter en-US Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-acquisition-laskie Twitter has made its first acquisition since Elon Musk took over leadership with San Fancisco-based tech hiring platform Laskie. Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-acquisition-laskie https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-elon-musk-take-private-deals Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, which closed on Oct. 27, is the largest take-private deal since 2016. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-elon-musk-take-private-deals https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-elon-musk-deal-regret-renegotiation-financing Elon Musk's imperiled deal for Twitter is emblematic of this moment. In fact, of a moment in every business cycle when euphoria gives way to regret and dealmakers scramble for an escape hatch. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-elon-musk-deal-regret-renegotiation-financing https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-bonds-slip-management-buyout-musk-objections The Twitter 5% senior unsecured notes due 2030 dropped a full point Monday in a quiet morning session, to around the 98 mark. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-bonds-slip-management-buyout-musk-objections https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-elon-musk-financing-twitter Elon Musk has secured $7.14 billion in commitments from 19 outside investors as part of a bid to take Twitter private. Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-elon-musk-financing-twitter https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/news-quiz-elon-musk-twitter-bolt-robinhood Did you follow the private markets news this week? Take the PitchBook News Quiz to see how you stack up. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/news-quiz-elon-musk-twitter-bolt-robinhood https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-deal-multi-level-downgrades-global-ratings Leverage is sure to exceed the downgrade threshold on current BB+ ratings, analyst says. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-deal-multi-level-downgrades-global-ratings https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/musk-twitter-takeover-13b-loans-bonds Committed financing of $46.5 billion includes $13 billion of debt, which includes up to $6 billion of bonds. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/musk-twitter-takeover-13b-loans-bonds https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-stocks-soar-to-new-record-highs The largest, most well-known technology stocks soared higher Friday on earnings. All are active M&A investors, raising hopes of further activity in areas like AI and self-driving. Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/big-tech-stocks-soar-to-new-record-highs https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ousted-ceo-club-founders-who-left-startups-they-helped-build In what's been the resignation heard round the world, Uber founder Travis Kalanick has officially stepped down as CEO of the ridehailing company. Here are 7 other CEOs who have left their companies. Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ousted-ceo-club-founders-who-left-startups-they-helped-build https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-once-and-future-deal-for-twitter The huge deals announced in 2016 will help to shape the year in M&A to come—and so will one that didn't happen: Twitter. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-once-and-future-deal-for-twitter https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2016-year-in-review-6-ma-stories-that-captured-our-attention We’ve steadily ramped up our production of corporate M&A content this year in response to reader appetite for that type of coverage. Posted below is a recap of our most popular posts on the subject. Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/2016-year-in-review-6-ma-stories-that-captured-our-attention https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-says-yes-with-acquihire-of-keith-coleman On Thursday, Twitter announced its acquisition of Yes, with the target company’s CEO, Keith Coleman, becoming the first VP of product at the struggling social media megalith in about a year. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-says-yes-with-acquihire-of-keith-coleman https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-case-for-acquiring-twitter Google? Out. Disney? Pass. Apple? Meh. Salesforce? Maybe. Forget about who might buy Twitter and consider why any company would instead. Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-case-for-acquiring-twitter https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/here-are-40-people-you-should-be-following-on-twitter In honor of Twitter's 10th anniversary of its public launch, we've created a list of 20 VCs and 20 industry figures that are must-follows on the micro-blogging service. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/here-are-40-people-you-should-be-following-on-twitter https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitters-market-cap-drops-below-its-2011-private-valuation The stock market isn't treating anyone well at the moment, but Twitter—among a handful of other tech companies—has seen its market cap drop well below its highest private valuation. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitters-market-cap-drops-below-its-2011-private-valuation https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-goes-public-hatching-the-nest-egg We’ve taken our coverage of Twitter’s evolution and made an infographic timeline full of financing details, valuation milestones, notable acquisitions and more. Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/twitter-goes-public-hatching-the-nest-egg https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-brief-history-of-twitters-valuation The PitchBook Platform, which tracks valuations on thousands of VC-backed companies, offers a snapshot of Twitter’s valuation at the time venture rounds closed. Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/a-brief-history-of-twitters-valuation