Breaking news! Electronic Arts (EA) – the studio behind FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield – is being acquired in the largest-ever private equity buyout ($55B! Katie stuns at the size of the deal). In this episode, we break down: ✅ How Leverage Buyouts (LBOs) work (Rory’s $500k house analogy!) ☑️ The players: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund + Jared Kushner’s PE firm + Silver Lake ✅ EA’s $5B revenue surge, subscription model, and eSports addiction ✅ The real question: Do investors see a $55B...
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Breaking news! Electronic Arts (EA) – the studio behind FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield – is being acquired in the largest-ever private equity buyout ($55B! Katie stuns at the size of the deal). In this episode, we break down: ✅ How Leverage Buyouts (LBOs) work (Rory’s $500k house analogy!) ☑️ The players: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund + Jared Kushner’s PE firm + Silver Lake ✅ EA’s $5B revenue surge, subscription model, and eSports addiction ✅ The real question: Do investors see a $55B...
Understanding the Private Equity Ecosystem: VC, Series Funding, and PE Firms
Private Equity Experience
33 minutes
9 months ago
Understanding the Private Equity Ecosystem: VC, Series Funding, and PE Firms
In this informative episode of the Private Equity Experience podcast, hosts Emily Sander, Rory Liebhart, and Ed Barton break down the complex world of private equity, venture capital, and series funding. Learn the differences between VC and PE firms and how to navigate the ecosystem to secure funding for your startup. Discover the importance of assembling a strong team of advisors and resources, including investment banks, financial advisors, and startup accelerators like Y Combinator and Sta...
Private Equity Experience
Breaking news! Electronic Arts (EA) – the studio behind FIFA, Madden, and Battlefield – is being acquired in the largest-ever private equity buyout ($55B! Katie stuns at the size of the deal). In this episode, we break down: ✅ How Leverage Buyouts (LBOs) work (Rory’s $500k house analogy!) ☑️ The players: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund + Jared Kushner’s PE firm + Silver Lake ✅ EA’s $5B revenue surge, subscription model, and eSports addiction ✅ The real question: Do investors see a $55B...
