Editorial Team

AI is everywhere right now, but so are stories of failed projects and inflated promises. In fact, S&P Global recently reported that the percentage of companies abandoning AI projects before production jumped from 17% to 42% in just one year. It’s easy to see all that and conclude the technology is overhyped, with all that […]

When you’re running a startup, most of your headspace is taken up by product launches, growth hacks, and trying to keep the lights on. Legal disputes with employees? That usually sits way down the list… until it doesn’t. The problem is that once an employment issue escalates, the fallout can be brutal: legal bills, lost

Welcome back to our round-up of global startup news from the past month. We entered September off the back of some interesting developments.  As we mentioned last month, the IPO market has steadily been improving. Events since then look to confirm this trend, with Klarna, Gemini, Legence, and Black Rock Coffee all launching roadshows to

“I can have a 10 minute conversation with you about how fire investigators in California make decisions, but I can’t have an 11 minute conversation.” This analytical breadth became Taylor Thomson’s secret weapon for Fortune 500 client development at performance branding agency WITHIN, where his unusual background transformed industry knowledge into competitive sales advantages. Thomson’s

A strong online presence is no longer optional. It’s essential for sustainable business growth. Whether you run a small shop or a large company, your website acts as the central hub where customers learn about your products, engage with your services, and decide whether to trust your brand.   That’s why the role of web

Independent sponsors regularly encounter deals that don’t fit standard investment templates. They might find a family business with a complex ownership structure, a company requiring creative earn-out arrangements, or a seller who needs non-traditional governance terms. The lower middle market is full of small businesses in specialized niches or with business models that make valuation

The online gaming world is absolutely bonkers right now. I mean, technology keeps evolving at breakneck speed, and it’s completely flipping how we experience our favorite games. AI’s at the front of this revolution, and honestly? What’s happening in online gaming trends is pretty mind-blowing. We’re seeing experiences that feel incredibly real and personal. And

H.I.G. Capital has completed a series of transactions that underscore its activity across both consumer and industrial markets. In July 2025, the firm’s growth equity affiliate announced the sale of a majority stake in The GLD Shop, a jewelry and lifestyle brand, while retaining a minority interest. Later that month, H.I.G. also completed the acquisition

In today’s competitive and often volatile market, businesses are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to reduce operational expenses. While some cost-cutting techniques are widely known—such as trimming the marketing budget or reducing overhead—others remain underutilized or even overlooked entirely.  However, the real winners in the business world are the ones that find smart,

Independent sponsors regularly encounter deals that don’t fit standard investment templates. They might find a family business with a complex ownership structure, a company requiring creative earn-out arrangements, or a seller who needs non-traditional governance terms. The lower middle market is full of small businesses in specialized niches or with business models that make valuation