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As digital infra needs to deliver larger projects, and the needs for capital grows exponentially for campuses of 100+ MW, companies will need to recapitalize and engage in consolidation under larger equity umbrellas Deja-vu from renewables?

💼 The M&A Landscape: Who’s Ready to Make Moves? 🚀 Mergers & Acquisitions are heating up, and certain sectors are primed for action despite rising borrowing costs. Companies with strong cash reserves are taking advantage of the opportunity while others wait on the sidelines. 🔍 Sectors Ready for M&A Growth: 1. Tech: Innovation is king, and tech companies are buying up smaller players to stay ahead. 2. Healthcare: From pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, consolidation is driving progress. 3. Energy & Renewables: The green shift is fueling major M&A deals in this sector! 💡 Who’s Moving? Cash-rich companies are jumping in, using their financial strength to expand while others face borrowing challenges. Let’s chat and see how we can work together on this! 💬💡 #MergersAndAcquisitions #MALandscape #BusinessGrowth #TechBoom #CashFlow #LetsCollaborate

Blue Owl Capital has announced a strategic acquisition of IPI Partners, enhancing their digital infrastructure capabilities with an impressive $10.5 billion in assets under management. This acquisition expands Blue Owl's reach in #DataCenter investment and strengthens its position in #DigitalTransformation strategies alongside a continued partnership with ICONIQ. As the industry evolves, this move signifies a significant shift towards integrating more robust and scalable digital infrastructure solutions. Dive deeper into this transformative deal and its potential impacts on the market: https://lnkd.in/emH8P4KU #PrivateEquity

Aurora Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, completed the acquisition of GenServe, an independent provider of backup power solutions for commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Aurora's track record and experience in the broader industrial and infrastructure services industry, commitment to partnering with management teams and expertise in implementing successful Buy & Build acquisition programs makes it the ideal growth capital partner for GenServe. We identified a significant opportunity to expand our business through M&A more than five years ago, and we are excited to partner with Aurora to continue executing that strategy while also maintaining a relentless focus on organic expansion, geographic growth and industry-leading customer service," Fred Smagorinsky, GenServe CEO. GenServe (led by Fred Smagorinsky) was advised by KeyBanc Capital Markets and Lazard. Aurora (led by Matthew Laycock and Jordan Leibowitz) was advised by Piper Sandler, Gibson Dunn, and ASC Advisors LLC (led by R. Taylor Ingraham). Debt financing was provided by Ares Management Corporation. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Energy

Blackstone is preparing to acquire AirTrunk, an Australian data center business, in a significant move within the technology infrastructure sector. This acquisition highlights the growing demand for data center services in Australia and reflects Blackstone's commitment to expanding its global portfolio. AirTrunk's state-of-the-art facilities will enhance Blackstone's capabilities in providing data solutions to its clients. The transaction is expected to bolster the digital economy in the region and create new opportunities for growth. https://lnkd.in/eQ9Q9cfR #Blackstone #AirTrunk #DataCenters #Acquisition #Australia #TechInfrastructure #DigitalEconomy #Investment #BusinessGrowth #CloudServices #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

Private equity and venture capital investments in the #telecommunications services sector soared in the third quarter, reaching $5.04 billion, thanks primarily to one outsized deal. The massive increase was a sharp reversal from the steep decline seen in the first half of the year, when investments totaled just $1.53 billion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. That was a 79% drop compared to the same period in 2023. Get more insights: https://okt.to/gBFEOn

Check out my latest article on the telecom sector! 📈 I spoke with experts from KPMG and Searchlight Capital Partners to get their take on the recent uptick in private equity, with AI and 5G driving the momentum. 

Digital Value Creation for Private Equity "Leading private equity portfolio companies are pushing hard on digital transformation to unlock value, increase profits and speed up exit time. But many others are muddling along in digital adolescence, wary of the costs and potential disruptions of moving to full tech maturity. These portcos now face the choice of either growing their digital presence or risking falling further behind competitors." #privateequity #digitaltransformation #transformation https://lnkd.in/dCr5YDAb

Amundi announces the acquisition of tech services provider aixigo #Amundi, a prominent global asset manager, has acquired #aixigo, a German #wealthtech company known for its high-value modular API-based platform. Founded 25 years ago by a team of academics and led by co-founder Christian Friedrich, aixigo has become a powerhouse in wealth management technology, serving over 20 international financial institutions and supporting €1 trillion in assets under management. With this acquisition, Amundi Technology—Amundi’s tech-focused division—will expand its footprint in Europe and strengthen its platform with aixigo’s proven solutions for client onboarding, portfolio management, and advisory services. This acquisition, valued at €149 million, is expected to generate considerable value through combined revenue and cost synergies, with a projected return on investment reaching over 12% after four years. The move aligns with Amundi’s strategic goal to offer innovative, scalable solutions for the investment and savings sectors, with plans to extend into the Asian market. CEO Valérie Baudson emphasizes Amundi’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and personalization in wealth management. Amundi’s COO Guillaume LESAGE and Amundi Technology CEO Benjamin Lucas both highlighted the enhanced service offerings this partnership will enable, creating a more flexible, comprehensive solution for wealth managers, private banks, and financial institutions. This acquisition positions Amundi as a European leader in wealth technology, marking a major step forward in the digitization of wealth management solutions. The article on Finextra in the first comment.

💼 Orient Technologies IPO: A Strategic Move for Growth 💼 Orient Technologies, a prominent IT solutions provider with over 30 years of industry leadership, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) from August 21-23, aiming to raise ₹215 crore. This strategic move will see the company issuing ₹120 crore in new shares and an additional ₹95 crore through an Offer For Sale. With a strong focus on Cloud, IT, and Data Management, Orient Technologies serves major industries, including Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, and Healthcare. The capital raised will drive further innovation and expansion, reinforcing its position as a leader in the tech sector. This IPO represents a significant opportunity for investors to be part of Orient’s growth story. #IPO #OrientTechnologies #TechInnovation #CloudComputing #DataManagement #InvestmentOpportunities #TechStocks #ITIndustry #FinancialGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #ShareMarket #Investing #SumaniTTV