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Latest Exits & Failures

Bandwagon Winding Down

Shut Down Business

The analytics company Bandwagon announced on August 19, 2024, that it is winding down. Harold Hughes, Founder and CEO of Bandwagon, informed the investors through an email that the company ceased operations on August 15, 2024, and is in the process of winding down legally. Harold Hughes stated that Bandwagon tried getting acquired, merged, or funded; however, the current circumstances did not allow that to happen. Therefore, the company has made the unfortunate decision of shutting down. It seems that there will be no returns for the investors; however, the company will post another investor update in September 2024 to share more details on how to file the investment as a loss and other information.

Aug, 2024

Hidrent Acquired By Belfor

Merger/Acquisition

The app that connects firefighters to people has been acquired by Belfor. Belfor acquired Hidrent in an asset purchase agreement on July 31, 2024. The company’s website still remains active. With respect to returns on investment, Hidrent’s investors are expected to receive about 0.76 times return on the 2022 valuation. The returns may increase due to agreement-related holdbacks; however, it is still expected to remain less than 1.0 relative to the 2022 raise.

Jul, 2024

Planet Digital Partners Ceased Operations

Shut Down Business

The investment platform for investing in the gaming industry seems to have closed down. Planet Digital Partners’ website and social media accounts are no longer operational, and the company’s founder, Michael Stiegelmeyer, does not mention Planet Digital Partners under his experience on LinkedIn. No information is publicly available about the exact date of closure or investors’ outcomes.

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