PinnedImagined Digital CommunitiesThe Gamestop saga is the sign of an awakening. Wall Street Bets, or “The Redditors’’ as they’ve been dubbed in the mainstream media, are not just some niche, fringe online community. They are the manifestation of a shared consciousness between different digitally-native groups. With the average age of a Robinhood…Technology4 min readTechnology4 min read
Published inUChicagoTechTeam·Jan 5, 2021UChicago TechTeam Fall 2020 ShowcaseIt’s safe to say that 2020 is not a year we’ll all be looking back fondly on. However, despite all the personal and professional challenges, we wanted to highlight the ways in which TechTeam members stepped up for the greater Chicago community. From building apps that facilitate online learning to…Uchicago3 min readUchicago3 min read
Nov 27, 2020Teladoc Health and Livongo MergerOriginally posted on MergerSight. M&A report published on 9/5/2020. Follow more of our cross-sector coverage here! Deal Overview Acquirer: Teladoc Target: Livongo Implied Equity Value: $37 Billion Total Transaction Size: $18.5 Billion Announcement Date: August 5th, 2020 Expected Close Date: End of Q4 2020 Acquirer advisor: Lazard Target advisor: Morgan Stanley Teladoc…Telehealth11 min readTelehealth11 min read
Nov 22, 2020Shotcall: From Fans to FriendsOriginally posted on MergerSight. You can follow our venture capital and technology M&A content here! Overview Shotcall is an e-sports marketplace that directly connects content creators with their fans through streamed video games. The platform focuses on maximizing engagement by allowing users to directly connect and play games with their…Venture Capital6 min readVenture Capital6 min read
Jun 8, 2020Enterprise Supply Chain Software in Southeast AsiaBusiness Pain Point The Asia Pacific e-commerce market was estimated to be worth $1.3 trillion in 2017, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% through to 2022. Driven by consumer demands for instant gratification, businesses need to service customers as quickly as possible, and within a…Emerging Markets6 min readEmerging Markets6 min read
