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Unlocking the M&A code: 5 factors that can make (or break) a deal

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Frank Roe Contributor Share on Twitter Frank Roe is CEO of SmartBear , a provider of software development and visibility tools. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a driving force for companies seeking exponential growth, gaining market share and creating shareholder value.

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Lilt raises $55M to bolster its business-focused AI translation platform

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Lilt , a provider of AI-powered business translation software, today announced that it raised $55 million in a Series C round led by Four Rivers, joined by new investors Sorenson Capital, CLEAR Ventures and Wipro Ventures. San Francisco, Calfornia-based Lilt was co-founded by Green and John DeNero in 2015. A robust market.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

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Unparalleled contrasts have marked the last decade and a half — from the devastating plunge of a major housing crash to the soaring heights of the longest bull market and the unforeseen havoc of a global pandemic. Digital communities and social platforms such as Twitter, Signal NFX, YC’s co-founder matching, and Slack communities (e.g.,

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So much fintech M&A

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For one, as one source told me, BlackRock’s investment is a show of faith in the SMB 401(k) market — one where the firm hasn’t historically played. ’s auto-enrollment provisions (among others), will make 401k plans more impactful at the lower end of the market, and Human Interest is well-positioned to execute.”.

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Epic Games to shut down Houseparty in October, including the video chat ‘Fortnite Mode’ feature

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Houseparty, the social video chat app acquired by Fortnite maker Epic Games for a reported $35 million back in 2019, is shutting down. Founded in 2015, Houseparty offered a way for users to participate in group video chats with friends and even play games, like Uno, trivia, Heads Up and others.

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How to build a social media app: An entrepreneur’s guide

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Forbes reports that the number of people using social media worldwide has reached 4.9 Over the last few years, social media has evolved from being primarily a communication channel and entertainment platform to marketing and growing businesses, contributing to significant social and political discussions. billion in 2023.

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Fed News Roundup 13 July 2015

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Radiant Group makes deal to boost analytics Washington Technology (Today) - The Radiant Group has acquired data analytics and software development capabilities through the purchase of Human Geo Group. Past and current projects include high-end due diligence assessments for the financial. Have you seen what's new for 2015?