M&A activity in 2018 is off to a very strong start, reflecting strong demand from private equity and strategic buyers as well as lofty valuations seen in both the public… Read more »
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Software & Services M&A Activity Starts the Year Strong in Q1’18
After a relatively slower technology M&A market in 2017, 2018 started off strong, lodging the highest cumulative deal value of any first quarter in years. In our Q4’17 industry report,… Read more »
Intrepid Advises Kelton Global on Its Sale to LRW
Intrepid announced today that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Kelton Global (Kelton), a premier, insights and strategy consulting agency, on its sale to LRW, a leading global… Read more »
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Beauty M&A Report—Good Yet Uninspiring Start to 2018
The Beauty Care M&A market recorded 28 transactions in Q1’18. While transaction volume was strong, including a 12% increase over the first quarter of last year, there was a lack… Read more »
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Los Angeles Business Journal Exclusive with Intrepid’s Chairman Jim Freedman on His Outlook on the Next Generation
By Diane Haithman, Los Angeles Business Journal Los Angeles — Too bad the Business Journal’s recent visit with Jim Freedman, managing director, chairman and founding principal of Intrepid Investment Bankers, took place… Read more »
Intrepid Advises Market Leader and Innovator in Gamification Solutions, Bunchball, on Its Sale to BI WORLDWIDE
Intrepid today announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Bunchball, a market leader and innovator in gamification and engagement solutions, on its sale to BI WORLDWIDE. Based… Read more »
Intrepid Advises the Leader in Professional Stone, Tile and Grout Care Products, Miracle Sealants on Its Sale to Rust-Oleum
Intrepid today announced that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Miracle Sealants Company, the leader in the professional stone, tile and grout care products category, on its sale… Read more »
Amazon Continues to Invade the Home
Just two months after acquiring wireless home-security camera company Blink, Amazon doubled down on its investment in home security and home access control, buying Santa Monica, Calif.-based Ring, well known… Read more »
Sector Deals of the Week—Direct-to-Consumer Beauty & Personal Care Attracts Increasing Capital Investments
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty and personal care companies continue to attract significant investor interest as both Harry’s and Glossier received new rounds of funding this past month. Harry’s, a D2C subscription-based… Read more »