As America gears up for another spectacular 4th of July celebration, most people are thinking about barbecues, parades, and which rooftop offers the best view of the evening show. But behind every burst of color lighting up the night sky lies a surprisingly sophisticated $2.9 billion global industry that is quietly revolutionizing itself with cutting-edge […]
The dealmaking game just got a major upgrade, and it’s happening faster than most investors realize. While everyone’s been talking about artificial intelligence (AI) in abstract terms, a new breed of AI is quietly revolutionizing how deals get researched, analyzed and executed. No, not your typical chatbot or data-crunching tool; we’re talking about autonomous AI […]
Research reports that used to take weeks? Scholar does them in minutes. Cyndx’s new AI-powered tool, Scholar, is here — and it’s ready to supercharge every research team’s workflow. Designed specifically for the financial services world, this generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool dives deep into both Cyndx’s proprietary database and trusted external sources to deliver […]
A decade ago, corporate development teams lived in spreadsheets and war rooms, hunched over acquisition models and pitch decks like financial cartographers mapping the next big acquisition. Strategy was linear, data was static, and artificial intelligence sounded more like sci-fi than a serious business tool. Fast forward to today, and those same teams are being […]
For decades, accounting firms were viewed as the buttoned-up corner of the professional services world — dependable, discreet, and rarely disruptive. But that’s exactly why private equity is suddenly interested. In a surprising twist that’s shaking up the financial sector, dealmakers are setting their sights on one of the least likely hotspots for innovation: CPA […]
Memorial Day doesn’t just honor those who served in the military — it also marks a time for national reflection, community gathering, and the unofficial kickoff to summer across the U.S. This year, as the long weekend dawned, a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans hit the road, skies, and rails for reunions, road trips, and adventures. […]
As global industries pivot toward cleaner energy, advanced tech, and shifting geopolitical alliances, rare earth minerals and critical materials have emerged as the new strategic, albeit unlikely, battleground. These elements — from lithium and cobalt to neodymium and graphite — power everything from electric vehicles and smartphones to missile systems and wind turbines. And now, […]
When Metronome secured its $50 million Series C round, it might have looked like just another SaaS company riding the usage-based pricing wave. But to those using our Projected to Raise (P2R) tool, the outcome was no surprise. Metronome had already been flagged as a top contender for a significant capital raise — days before […]
Each spring, as tulips bloom and grocery aisles go pastel, America’s sweet tooth kicks into overdrive. Easter candies — those neon marshmallows, chocolate bunnies, and kaleidoscopic jelly beans — aren’t just childhood nostalgia; they’re also a seasonal juggernaut. In 2024, U.S. confectioneries raked in over $5 billion in Easter-related sales, according to the National Confectioners […]