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Perplexity AI is in advanced talks to raise $500 million in fresh capital at a $14 billion valuation, according to The Wall Street Journal. The funding round, led by Accel, marks a significant milestone for the fast-growing AI company that’s …

As private markets continue to evolve, institutional investors are shifting strategies beyond traditional private equity allocations. In today’s competitive environment, access to late-stage and pre-IPO opportunities has become a critical edge for those seeking higher returns and exposure to market-defining …

For many business owners, selling a company is the single most important financial transaction of their lives. But in middle-market M&A, value isn’t just discovered, it’s created. The difference between a good deal and a great one often comes down …

Institutional portfolios are being reshaped by a powerful force: the accelerated maturation of private markets. With IPOs delayed, public market opportunities thinning, and innovation increasingly housed in private firms, allocators are shifting capital toward pre-IPO secondary investments to stay competitive. …

For founders and business owners, most personal wealth is concentrated in the company. Over time, that concentration becomes a risk, especially when markets shift. Capital needs evolve, or succession planning comes into focus. The question becomes: how do you unlock …

For professionals working in the U.S. securities industry, understanding FINRA’s exam requirements is essential for staying compliant, expanding deal capabilities, and earning client trust. Whether you’re advising on mergers and acquisitions, executing public offerings, or raising capital through private placements, …

In today’s expanding private capital markets, the Series 82 exam provides a regulatory pathway for professionals focused exclusively on private placements and direct participation programs. For firms and individuals seeking to distribute private securities under Regulation D and other exempt …

Cerebras, a pioneer in high-performance AI infrastructure, has partnered with Meta to deliver the fastest deployment yet of Llama 4, one of the most widely used open-source AI models. Through Meta’s new Llama API, developers and enterprises can now build …

OpenAI is positioning itself as a dominant force in the future of artificial intelligence, with newly released financial projections forecasting explosive growth. The company expects its revenue to soar from $3.7 billion in 2023 to over $13 billion in 2025, …

As investment banking continues to evolve, the Series 79 exam remains a critical credential for professionals leading complex transactions. Whether advising on M&A, raising capital, or navigating regulatory filings, the exam sets the standard for industry readiness. What Is the …

For decades, traditional portfolio models anchored in public equities and fixed income, served as the foundation for wealth preservation and growth. But today, leading financial wealth managers are steering their clients in a new direction: direct alternative investments. Private equity, …

In the world of regulated finance, the Series 7 exam represents a critical milestone for financial professionals seeking to operate in the U.S. securities markets. For those looking to join an investment banking team, act as a placement agent, or …