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How can the integration of private market investments, such as private equity and private credit, enhance retirement planning in Switzerland amid changing demographics and economic pressures? Read more to explore innovative strategies for creating diversified portfolios that provide capital appreciation and stable income streams: https://lnkd.in/dGSwUa_s #finance #investment #retirementplanning #financialmarkets

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🚀 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐏 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐄𝐎 🔹 Brian Niccol, the current CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, will be taking the helm at Starbucks starting September 9th. This bold move comes as Starbucks faces increasing pressure from activist investors and strives to revitalize its business. 🔹 Laxman Narasimhan steps down after a short 16-month tenure that saw the company's stock decline by 22%. In contrast, Niccol's leadership at Chipotle witnessed a nearly 800% increase in market value, showcasing his ability to steer a brand through challenging times. 🔹 Starbucks's stock surged 25% following the announcement, indicating investor optimism. However, Chipotle shares dipped by almost 8% as the market digested the news of Niccol’s departure. 🔹 With activist investors like Elliott Investment Management L.P. and Starboard Value GP LLC closely monitoring, Niccol's task will be to stabilize the leadership, rejuvenate the brand, and restore shareholder confidence. As @HowardSchultz mentioned, "Brian will restore trust with our people, rejuvenate the brand, fix operations, improve the customer experience, and create shareholder value." Capital Management France (CMF)   #LeadershipChange #Starbucks #Chipotle #ActivistInvesting #BrianNiccol #MarketMovers $SBUX $CMG

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🚀 PRIVATE EQUITY 🚀 Love Money - PreSeed - Seed - Série A - Série B - Série C and beyond Amorçage - Capital innovation - Capital risque - Capital Développement - Capital Transmission Engagement - Distribution - Scale up - Build up - Millésime - Primaire - Secondaire Business Angel - Venture - Growth Equity - Buy Out - LBO - Recovery - Turnaround - Loss ratio - Re up Maître - Feeder - Carried Interest - Hurdle - GP Led - LP Led - Metrics - B2B - B2C - B to B to C EBITDA - EBE - TRI - VAN - Multiple de mise - Cash on cash - Return on capital Small - Mid Market - Large - TPE - PME - ETI - GE - Impact Proof of concept - Valley of Death - Break even - Bridge - Deal flow Nominatif pur - administré - assurance Vie - PEA PME - CTO FIA - FCPR - Evergreen - FCPI - FIP - FPS - PIPE Public Equities, we particularly like: On large caps: - Varenne Capital Partners David Mellul David Wierzba - Square Capital Elena Ganem Jérémy Ascione, CFA On small & mid caps: - LONVIA CAPITAL Aurore CURTIL Call us and we will explain you 😇 L'equipe Serenitys Patrimoine

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Kasto finance launches to revolutionize corporate financing in Quebec [Montréal, QC] – A new player has emerged in the world of corporate finance with the launch of Kasto Finance, a firm dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions that drive business growth and success. Founded by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in finance, business, banking, and investments, Kasto Finance is poised to deliver unparalleled expertise to businesses navigating complex financial landscapes. The three founding partners—Jean-François Côté, Alexandre Laporte, CPA, and Jean-Philippe Salvas, CPA—bring a combined wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in corporate finance. Together, they have worked with over 500 commercial clients, structured more than $100 million in loans, raised over $100 million in equity for many companies, and established relationships with a network of 60+ bankers and finance professionals. With a strong foundation in both financial expertise and business acumen, the team at Kasto Finance specializes in preparing tailored data sets and comprehensive documentation to position startups and mid-market companies for success in meeting their financing needs. Their meticulous approach is highly valued by bankers and investors alike, as they deliver well-structured and complete financing proposals, streamlining the approval process within credit departments. Comprehensive finance services for companies and bankers Kasto Finance offers a wide range of services tailored to businesses’ unique needs, including: • Negotiations with Financial Partners: Leveraging deep industry connections to secure optimal financing terms. • Customized Financing Solutions: Structuring debt and equity financing to meet specific business goals. • Financial Modeling and Business Planning: Building robust, customized financial tools to instill confidence in stakeholders. • KPI Monitoring and Analysis: Providing dashboards to help clients track performance and adjust strategies in real-time. "Our mission at Kasto Finance is to transform financial challenges into strategic opportunities," said Jean-François Côté, co-founder. "We partner with businesses to create meaningful, long-term value by guiding them through complex financial decisions with confidence." Strategic Impact "Finance is the backbone of growth, and Kasto Finance was built to help businesses succeed," said Alex Laporte, co-founder. "By combining our expertise, extensive networks, and innovative financial strategies, we aim to become the go-to partner for businesses looking to scale effectively."

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📢 In case you missed it, we were thrilled to announce last week that LAKE has successfully raised $12.4M through both its private sale and ongoing presale! 🚀 This marks a major milestone as we continue to expand and advance our mission to make water more accessible through Web3. 💧🌍 AGEFI, Nouvelle Agence Économique et Financière, a Swiss leading financial media outlet specializing in economic and financial coverage, highlighted 3 key takeaways from last week's news, and we're delighted to be shortlisted! 🙌 For our French-speaking community, you can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eePiZuVw There’s still an opportunity for more investors to come on board! We’re actively seeking partners as we move toward our final fundraising goal of $15M, with just $2.6M remaining to reach it! The journey is just beginning, and we’re excited about the future! 💧🌟 #LAK3 #RWA #Blockchain #WaterEconomy #Web3 #Fundraising

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Exciting News for Canadian SMEs! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking pilot project in collaboration with Bpifrance aimed at opening European markets for Canadian technology companies. This initiative will facilitate targeted introductions between Canadian SMEs and their counterparts in France and Europe, leveraging Bpifrance’s EuroQuity platform. Why This Matters: ▪️ New Business Opportunities: Connecting Canadian businesses with potential investors and strategic partners in Europe. ▪️Expert Business Advice: Providing essential guidance to help SMEs navigate new markets. ▪️Access to Financing: Offering the financial support needed to grow and succeed internationally. Stay tuned for more updates. https://ow.ly/j6gx50U94LF #Innovation #InternationalExpansion #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

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[ 📣 New call for projects! Perspectives Entrepreneurs is back for a second edition] Quebec entrepreneurs, are you running an impact company and want to raise venture capital to develop your growth? Refine your financing strategy and get ready to raise funds by joining the Perspectives Entrepreneurs program! 👉 5 months of personalized support including 8 workshops, exclusive networking opportunities with key investors and up to 10h of individual coaching with finance experts. 🔗 Apply now before October 06, 2024, 11:59 pm: https://lnkd.in/d9gQzW65   Who is this call for projects aimed at? 👉 Female or non-binary entrepreneurs, owners, founders or managers of companies (INC) in the growth phase whose ambition is to raise venture capital funds in the next 24 months. We're looking for projects with a proven social and environmental impact, whatever the business sector. Program objectives:  - Understand the key stages of fund-raising  - Identify the financial partners best suited to your needs - Define a financing strategy consistent with your growth prospects ❓ Any questions? Join our information session on September 18 at 12pm, online (in French): https://lnkd.in/dMNZvEYt 🔗 Submit your project before October 06, 23:59, here: https://lnkd.in/d9gQzW65 Many thanks to Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, which financially supports the WIN VC collective led by SVX to strengthen access to capital for women entrepreneurs and non-binary women! Many thanks also to Evol, Réseau Capital and Espace CDPQ. #esplanadequebec #impactentrepreneurship #venturecapital #finance #genderlensinvesting

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I want to share with you this interesting article about some "Keys Ingredients for diversifying your portfolio" 🗝 in which in summary mention: ✅ How the guaranteed investments and other safe investments are very tempting nowadays after Covid-19 ✅Invest in bond funds to take advantage of falling interest rates ✅Making periodic investments in segregated funds can help you take advantage of market volatility https://lnkd.in/eivxkKhW ☝ #investments #segregatedfunds #investinyou #iAFinancialGroup

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❓ Did you know that 5 years ago, the number of firms totally or partially owned by asset management firms worldwide exceeded the number of listed firms? 🔎 Take a deep dive into global capital investment and IPEM's mission to supporting international private equity in the latest podcast featuring IPEM CEO Antoine Colson, in French. 👋 Thanks to Martin Videlaine and Histoires d'Entreprises for an insightful interview.

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Some financial optimization tips from L'echo magazine for our fellow French speaking freelancers. One of the articles is about EV. #FreelancersTips

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Attending this conference was an incredible opportunity to connect with innovative minds and learn about the latest trends in the startup world especially for newcomers in canada. From inspiring keynotes to insightful panel discussions, the event was packed with valuable takeaways. Looking forward to applying these learnings and continuing the conversation with all the amazing people I met. 🚀 #StartupConference #Innovation #Networking #Entrepreneurship

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