We discuss Bending Spoons’ massive $500M debt financing led by JP Morgan and other global banks, and its headline-making $1.38B acquisition of Vimeo, signaling a bold product consolidation strategy. We highlight speculation of a possible IPO and synergies across Bending Spoons’ video and productivity tools. The episode also covers Shop Circle’s $200M Series B round, emphasizing its acquisition-driven SaaS platform strategy and strong founder-led execution. A landmark deal is Mitsubishi Electric’s $1B acquisition of Italian cybersecurity leader Nozomi Networks, a case study in corporate venture collaboration. Finally, we preview an upcoming analysis of BlackRock’s VC report on European fund performance, focusing on metrics like TVPI, DPI, and IRR.

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