Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In this environment, CFOs must prioritise cybersecurity investments that deliver a tangible return on investment. One of the main challenges in securing cybersecurity investments lies in the nature of cybersecurity itself. How can we maximise the return on these investments while achieving our security goals?"

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Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

The top three sectors when it comes to dealmaking, according to McKinsey, are global energy and materials (GEM); telecom, media, and technology (TMT); and financial services. billion in 121 projects across six countries, nearly double the amount it invested in 2023. billion valuation. In Ukraine, the bank deployed $2.6

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 15, 2023

billion and predicted operating margin of 25% in that year reflected my optimistic take for the company, with substantial reinvestment (in acquisitions and technology) needed along the way (as seen in my reinvestment). Note that I am capitalizing R&D expenses to give the company healthier margins right now, to begin my valuation).

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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you are interested, you can see my valuations from 2014 , 2016 and 2017. I would be lying if I said that I have had clarity about Tesla's story over the last decade, because it has so many tangents, distractions and shifts along the way, flirting with narratives about being a battery company, an energy company and a technology company.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2021

The parent fund already invested $200 million in the space, according to the release. insurance industry is five times larger than that of the banking industry; yet the technology used by most insurance companies is antiquated. The revenue of the U.S.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management discusses the best ways to responsibly manage crypto assets. I’m Barry Ritholtz, and on today’s edition of At the Money , we’re going to discuss how retail investors can responsibly invest in crypto.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

I spend most of my time in the far less rarefied air of corporate finance and valuation, where businesses try to decide what projects to invest in, and investors attempt to estimate business value. In this role, the cost of capital is an opportunity cost, measuring returns you can earn on investments on equivalent risk.

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Musings on Markets

APRIL 21, 2022

billion and predicted operating margin of 25% in that year reflected my optimistic take for the company, with substantial reinvestment (in acquisitions and technology) needed along the way (as seen in my reinvestment). Note that I am capitalizing R&D expenses to give the company healthier margins right now, to begin my valuation).

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VCFO

MARCH 30, 2023

Building Blocks and Best Practices for Driving Business Value Business valuation is not an original or uncommon topic. Products are eventually going to suffer if investments are not being made into improving their use, refining their aesthetics, and understanding who is using them.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

An advanced analytics tool such as this can help users gain deeper insights into market trends and make better-informed investment decisions. Investment in our technology and architecture remains our key priority as we endeavor to meet our clients complex needs through simple, elegant solutions. This includes the Kinexys by J.P.

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PYMNTS

JULY 17, 2020

The stats suggest the strength of the B2B FinTech market’s ability to attract big-ticket funding rounds despite an overall dip in investment. PYMNTS outlines the latest investments below. million in Series C funding this week, with the fraud detection technology company noting Draper Esprit led the round. TradeDepot.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Delving into the key trends shaping the treasury landscape in 2024, the focus is on themes such as staffing challenges, macroeconomic risks, technology adoption, and strategic financial management. Staffing challenges and technology adoption Staffing emerges as a central theme for corporate treasurers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2019

Uber announced late last week that it landed a $1 billion investment from Toyota, DENSO and the SoftBank Vision Fund. On Twitter , Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi announced the investment, saying the companies are jointly working toward “the future of mobility.” The investment gives Uber ATG a valuation of $7.25

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Despite years spent closely collaborating with CFOs as an investment banker, Lam tell us he quickly discovered a new level of accountability in the role. Over two decades, he honed his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and strategic advisory, collaborating with CFOs on transformative deals.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2019

Lime and Bird , the two electric scooter startups that raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funding in 2018, are aiming to raise more but at a lower valuation. That is under the $3 billion or higher valuations they were fetching in years past. But with the lower valuations, it appears that business is starting to fray.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In fact, I concluded the post by arguing that investors in Facebook were pricing in their belief that the billions of dollars the company had invested in the Metaverse would be wasted, and argued that Facebook faced some of the blame, for not telling a compelling story to back the investment.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 28, 2024

He mentioned that he had developed a Damodaran Bot, and explained that it was an AI creation, which had read every blog post that I had ever written, watched every webcast that I had ever posted and reviewed every valuation that I had made public.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 11, 2024

Most of you are not enrolled at NYU, paying nosebleed prices, and that is prerequisite to be in the classroom, but thanks to technology and a loose reading of the rules that constrain me, you can get a close approximation of the classroom experience, wherever you are in the world, with broadband being your only constraint.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 28, 2025

LPs are increasingly prioritizing Multiple of Invested Capital (MOIC) alongside internal rate of return (IRR). Firms that emphasize operational efficiency early can maintain their performance trajectory during extended investment hold periods, ensuring portfolio companies are exit-ready when opportunities arise.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

In today’s top news, Flywire could file for an IPO later this year that could value that company at $3 billion, and Mastercard debuted new quantum-resistant technology for contactless payments. Flywire Said To IPO In Late 2021 With A $3 Billion Valuation. Mastercard Debuts NextGen Contactless Technology. Morgan Chase & Co.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 25, 2023

For much of the last two years, rather than teach my classes in a classroom, I taught my classes from my home office, making a few low-cost, low-tech investments to improve my set up. My classroom teaching at Stern has been mostly corporate finance and valuation, to both MBAs and undergraduates.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

has said that it was chosen to be ByteDance’s “trusted technology provider” that will take over TikTok's American operations, and Alibaba is considering an investment in Grab. Technology Provider’. has said that ByteDance chose it to be the “trusted technology provider” that will take over TikTok’s American operations.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 18, 2025

This analysis underscores critical takeaways for those leaders shaping investment strategies. This trend is echoed in similar PE outlooks , emphasizing that rate cuts from 2024 highs have spurred improved valuations and renewed investor confidence. as firms held back from divesting in hopes of stronger valuations in 2025.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding what PortCo in private equity is, how private equity firms manage these investments, and their role in the broader investment lifecycle is essential for anyone navigating the private equity landscape. What Is a PortCo?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2019

Brex, the credit card startup, announced Tuesday (June 11) it raised $100 million in venture funding, giving the company a valuation of $2.6 The funding comes a few months after Brex raised $125 million, giving it a valuation of $1.1 At Brex, we build corporate payment technology to accelerate entrepreneurs and scaling companies.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In an interview with Paul Purcell , partner at Continental Advisors , four panelists — investors and analysts all — weighed in on the current investment climate … and whether that climate is getting overheated. And though valuations may be stretched, fundamentals are indeed sound. follow the money. The Big Picture . And Who’s Got It

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 27, 2023

Another is that when valuing companies, I am, in addition to valuing a company to see if it is fairly priced, interested into the broader insights about business and valuation that emerge from the company. per share in 2022. Growth potential : I underestimated the company’s capacity to grow, by limiting its product reach.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Morgan US Private Bank, discusses navigating rising rates, global tensions, and technological transformation. The global economy is transitioning to an era marked by higher growth, increased capital investment, and elevated interest rates. Frame: Its prompting them to adopt more agile and diversified investment strategies.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 7, 2024

And a valuation that now exceeds $150 billion might appear to give the Microsoft and Softbank-backed startup an insurmountable advantage in the generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) space. Sakana AI is positioning itself as a key player by focusing on resource-efficient technologies. billion most recently.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

Instacart ‘s valuation is now almost $14 billion after a new funding round, the company announced in a press release. The company’s valuation is now $13.7 The round raised $225 million and was led by DST Global and General Catalyst. Existing investor D1 Capital Partners contributed as well. billion, the release states.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Paula Leynes Felipe: In many of the markets where we work, theres a recognition of the need for reform; countries are aware that only through a robust, well managed banking system can outside investment be attracted back. IFC has committed to align 100% of new investments from July 2024 with the Paris Agreement. billion, included $1.51

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Silicon Valley-based Chime has raised $500 million in a Series E funding round that sent its valuation soaring to $5.8 The funding, led by DST Global, is the largest individual equity investment for a challenger bank, surpassing NuBank’s $400 million, which was also led by DST Global, according to CB Insights. 5), citing sources.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2019

Investing on the part of venture capitalists in financial technology startups — otherwise known as FinTechs — declined during the first quarter of 2019, with China feeling the most pain. It has a valuation of $2.7 After all, the country has around 500 million millennials and roughly 150 million small and medium-sized businesses.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

SoftBank Group is considering a gamble on Brazil and might advise high-growth firms to invest in the country, Reuters reported on Friday (Sept. Although he did not explain, Maciel also said that SoftBank was going to announce a large investment in Brazil. office-sharing startup WeWork. Creditas is aiming to change that.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. But Software-as-a-Service emerged as a hot spot, too, with the largest investment round of the week going to a B2B eCommerce SaaS provider.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 19, 2025

This analysis underscores critical takeaways for those leaders shaping investment strategies. This trend is echoed in similar PE outlooks , emphasizing that rate cuts from 2024 highs have spurred improved valuations and renewed investor confidence. as firms held back from divesting in hopes of stronger valuations in 2025.

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CFO Network

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

But did you know that business valuation can give you more insight into your business than just the economic value? Keep reading to learn more about why business valuation is such an important process for every business. Business valuation is the best way to get proof of how well your business is doing year to year.

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