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Lead DevelopmentFACT · 4/5•16 Sept '26•Via Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech)

Founders Dispatch: Bending Spoons' Bargain Acquisitions and Scale-Up Europe Fund

In the second episode of the podcast 'Founders Dispatch', Stefan Köppl of Samira Advisors and Jakob Steinschaden discuss Italy's Bending Spoons, a tech giant with a $24 billion valuation, and its aggressive acquisition strategy in Europe. The company has bought Miro for $1.8 billion (90% below peak) and Airtable for $1.3 billion (80% discount), following a playbook of mass layoffs and cash flow optimization. The episode also covers the Scale-Up Europe Fund, a €5 billion EU fund managed by EQT, which has rapidly made five investments, including in IceEye, Lovable, and a €3 billion round in Mistral AI. Mistral's challenges with profitability and a 'neo-cloud' strategy are highlighted. The discussion touches on Europe's sovereignty dilemma, noting Samsung's investment in Mistral and the broader question of technological independence.

•Bending Spoons has a $24 billion market valuation.
•Miro was acquired for $1.8 billion, 90% below its peak valuation.
•Airtable was acquired for $1.3 billion, an 80% discount from peak.

Entities:Bending Spoons Miro Airtable EQT Group Mistral AI

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FACT · 5/520 Aug '26· Via Cord Cutters News

Charter Completes Acquisitions of Cox and Liberty Broadband

Charter Communications has completed previously announced transactions acquiring Cox Communications and Liberty Broadband Corporation, combining the businesses into a single broadband and video provider with operations across 45 states. The deal gives a Cox Enterprises subsidiary equity and cash consideration, leaves roughly $12 billion of Cox debt at Charter subsidiaries, and transfers Liberty Broadband shareholders into Charter stock while Charter assumed Liberty Broadband net debt. Spectrum will begin offering a free mobile line for a year to eligible former Cox internet customers, roll out its full product lineup in former Cox markets, and extend Spectrum customer service standards and sales workforce into those areas. The combined company plans expanded advertising opportunities, continued local news coverage through Spectrum Networks, and has announced leadership roles for Alex Taylor (Chairman) and Eric Zinterhofer (lead independent director).

•Charter Communications completed transactions to acquire Cox Communications and Liberty Broadband Corporation, creating a combined broadband and video provider operating in 45 states.
•A Cox Enterprises subsidiary received ~33.6 million common units in Charter Holdings (valued at about $5 billion), $6 billion in convertible preferred units (6.875% coupon), and roughly $4 billion in cash; overall Cox-related consideration equates to just over 46 million Charter shares.
•Cox Enterprises and its subsidiaries hold approximately 26% of the combined company’s fully diluted shares on an as-converted, as-exchanged basis; about $12 billion of Cox debt and finance leases remain outstanding at Charter subsidiaries.

Cox Charter Communications Liberty Broadband Corporation Cox Enterprises

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FACT · 4.5/527 Jul '26· Via Zeta Global

Zeta Global Closes $1 Billion Credit Facility for Mergers & Acquisitions, Share Repurchases and General Corporate Purposes

NEW YORK —July 27, 2026— Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the intelligent AI infrastructure company, today announced that it has successfully closed a new $1 billion credit facility to refinance its existing $550 million credit…

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FACT · 4/514 Jul '26· Via Euvic

Euvic secures financing from 3TS Capital Partners to support growth and further acquisitions of its subsidiary – Euvic Ukraine

Euvic Ukraine is entering a new phase of growth after securing €4 million in financing from 3TS Capital Partners. The investment will support further acquisitions, the integration of portfolio companies, and continued expansion in international markets.

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