Topic: private equity
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The Hot Crazy Matrix: Why Investors Misjudge Tech Deals
Private equity investments hit record highs in 2021, but by 2023, many tech firms saw their valuations plummet dramatically. Despite cautionary tales, capital continues to pour into high-risk ventures, with investors often prioritizing charisma and vision over rigorous analysis. The adapted Hot C...
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EA Buyout Stuns Gaming Industry: Key Reactions
A private-equity consortium, including Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, has acquired Electronic Arts in a $55 billion leveraged buyout, marking a major shift in the gaming industry. The deal raises concerns about creative control, increased soft power for state-controlled f...
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AI Funding Crisis: $800 Billion Shortfall Threatens Scaling
Meeting global AI demands by 2030 requires $2 trillion in annual revenue, but a projected $800 billion funding gap threatens to stall infrastructure development and progress. AI's compute needs are growing faster than Moore's Law, straining power grids and requiring massive capital investment, wh...
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Trump: US to Receive 'Tremendous Fee' for TikTok's China Exit
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for TikTok's US operations to be sold to American investors, with a substantial fee paid to the government to address national security concerns. US-based entities like Silver Lake and Oracle would acquire a majority stake, while ByteDance retains a ...
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White House Reveals New Details on Potential TikTok Deal
A preliminary agreement has been reached to transition TikTok's U.S. operations to majority American ownership, with key terms settled but not yet formally signed. The restructured entity will have a board with six out of seven seats held by U.S. representatives, and the app's algorithm will be u...
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