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Thinking of Using a SPAC to Go Public? Here's What to Consider
“I know more people that have a SPAC than have COVID” is a common refrain among finance professionals these days. So what’s driving the spike? Is a SPAC IPO right for your company?
Aleksey N. Krylov, CFA
Aleksey has significant experience raising equity. As CFO, he completed the reverse merger of SELLAS into a Nasdaq-listed company in 2018.
How Roblox Became One of Gaming’s Hottest Companies
Roblox Corp. is an online gaming company with no history of blockbuster titles and whose biggest market is preteens. Yet, after its IPO in mid-March, the company’s value surpassed industry stalwart Electronic Arts Inc. So what’s the secret to its success?
Michael J. McDonald
Michael J. McDonald is an award-winning journalist who has worked at Bloomberg News and Thomson Financial. He is a Senior Writer at Toptal.
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Hard Seltzer Industry: Unlikely to Fizzle Out
In 1994, Coors introduced Zima, a low-ABV beverage alternative to wine coolers. Ultimately, the product flopped. Yet, today there are more than 65 hard seltzers. What dynamics are driving the booming hard seltzer market?
Melissa Lin
Melissa has worked in ECM, tech startups, and management consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors.
A Month in the Life: Interim CFO Roles and Best Practices
An interim CFO has, on average, six to eight months to complete the job set forth by the company, meaning the first 30 days will be critical to accomplishing the goals for the position and setting a good long-term strategy for the company.
Jen Banzaca
Jen Banzaca has been a financial journalist for 16 years, covering topics from financial services trends, investing, hedge funds, regulatory issues and compliance best practices.
Why Music Royalties Are an Attractive Asset Class
In the current market environment of low yields and interest rates, music royalties are an increasingly attractive asset class. Their low correlation with macroeconomic performance and high income potential have resulted in more investors wanting to invest in music royalties.
Jimmy Stone
Jimmy has executed and evaluated $1+ billion in debt, equity, and M&A transactions across a range of industries.
The State of Private Equity in 2020
The state of global private equity in 2020 is complex, mainly due to economic activity drastically contracting since the second quarter. Many businesses are on the brink of collapse. In these extraordinary times, what are the main challenges that private equity funds face?
Natasha Ketabchi
Natasha transitioned to venture capital after a career in banking built in prestigious firms such as JPMorgan and ESM.
The State of the Music Industry in 2020
The music recording industry presents a great example of how businesses must continually transform and adapt to change. After piracy and unbundling drove 15 years of revenue decline, the global industry has returned to growth, primarily due to streaming.
Jimmy Stone
Jimmy has executed and evaluated $1+ billion in debt, equity, and M&A transactions across a range of industries.
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