This week, in a special edition of the SPACInsider Podcast, we focus on the private markets with PM Insights founder and CEO Nick Fusco.
Nick weighs in with his thoughts on the major trends shaping private market valuations today and how the market has evolved since the pandemic years.
Plus, how difficult is it to gain reliable data on private funding rounds and what lessons can be learned for SPACs making their own valuation decisions while on the hunt for a deal?
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