Inside the Data Room: The Real Mechanics of Due Diligence
It is 2:17 AM. An analyst is staring at a 300 page customer contract inside a virtual data room. The Excel model on the second screen still shows...
Investment Banking
Sell-Side vs Buy-Side: Who Really Controls a Deal?
Sell-side vs buy-side sounds like a clear opposition. In reality, it is a constant negotiation where power changes hands multiple times...
How to Value a Company: From DCF to LBO
In 2012, Facebook made headlines by acquiring Instagram for $1 billion. Fast forward a decade, and it is estimated to be worth several hundred billion dollars...
Inside Wall Street : How Investment Banks Actually Work
Introduction You’ve heard of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley—but do you actually know what they do all day? For most people, “investment banking” conjures images of skyscrapers, designer suits, and billion-dollar deals sealed over espresso in Manhattan boardrooms. It’s a…
M&A: A Crucial and Rigorous Process
In 2023, M&A deals accounted for over $2 trillion in transactions worldwide. Yet, between 60% and 75% of these operations fail...
