At the 2024 Forbes Iconoclast Summit, industry leaders gathered to share their insights on the ever-evolving landscape of business and finance. In a compelling discussion moderated by Steven Bertoni, Assistant Managing Editor for Founders at Forbes, three distinguished speakers—Rohan Oza, Cofounder & Managing Partner of CAVU Consumer Partners; Michal Katz, Head of Investment & Corporate Banking at Mizuho Americas; and Nelson Griggs, President of Nasdaq—explored the current state of dealmaking. Their conversation covered a range of topics from funding and market trends to the challenges and opportunities facing both public and private investments today.
Current Dealmaking Climate
Rohan Oza: It's a tale of two cities. Four years ago, funding was abundant, driving valuations up as multiple investors competed fiercely. Today, the...
