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COVID-19 Update
The novel coronavirus, and the impact that this is having on individuals, as well as on business and the economy, is creating considerable uncertainty and concern for us all. This is a time of stress...
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FirstAgenda acquired by leading Nordic software firm Visma
FirstCapital recently advised Danish software company FirstAgenda on its acquisition by leading Nordic software company Visma. Backed by private equity funds Hg Capital and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, Visma is one of the...
Smarter Thinking
A look at the key players in cloud computing and M&A in this space
By Sheana O’Sullivan Mergers and acquisitions are a huge part of the tech space, with a new hot trend every year. 2019 was the year for cloud computing software – but is it bigger than...
Demystifying M&A
M&A Jargon Buster: EBITDA
Buyers look at many metrics and indicators when considering an acquisition, but one of the most common is EBITDA. As a business owner or CEO considering a sale, it is therefore essential to understand what...
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CareWorks is Acquired by Advanced to Boost Delivery of Health and Social Care
FirstCapital advised CareWorks, a provider of cloud-based case management software for health and social care organisations, based in Dublin, on its recent acquisition by Advanced, the third largest provider of business software and services in...
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FirstCapital announces strategic partnership with ACXIT
International technology investment bank FirstCapital and ACXIT Capital Partners, a leading international corporate finance and investment advisory firm have signed a strategic partnership. This will enable both firms to expand their cross-border activities and international...
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FirstCapital appoint European M&A Specialist as new Director
FirstCapital is pleased to announce the appointment of Nuno Barros as Director. Nuno is highly experienced in deal origination and execution for European high-growth technology companies with an international career in investment banking and corporate...
Smarter Thinking
What Buyers Want: IBM Venture Capital Group
Corporate-Scaleup partnerships bring benefits on both sides. In their most recent Global Capital Confidence Barometer, EY reported that 59% of executives expect to make an acquisition within the next year. Their motivations for acquiring range...
Smarter Thinking
Why the Nordics are the Tech Market to Watch
By Jeanette Carlsson, Founder & Chair of Tech Nordic Advocates We all know the great success stories of the Nordic tech scene. Whenever I speak about the Nordics, I’m always asked about those magic ingredients...
Thought Leadership
View from the Valley: Who’s riding the Micromobility Revolution?
By Sheana O’Sullivan A couple of years ago now, I remember a night when I just couldn’t get a cab. I wasn’t far out of town, barely on the outskirts of San Francisco, but as...
Demystifying M&A
Your Competitor wants to buy your Business. Now what?
Imagine receiving a call out of the blue from a major competitor: they want to buy your business. Apart from shock, your first reaction will likely be suspicion. Are they genuinely interested? What are their...
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FirstCapital CEO Jason Purcell completes Pyrenees Cycle Challenge for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust
Our CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Purcell, recently completed a five-day extreme cycle challenge in the French Pyrenees to raise funds for The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT). The team of 13 CPT supporters who rode this...