Funding The Future: Morgan Stanley's $1.7 Million Injection Into Startup Ecosystem
Portfolio Pulse from Aditi Ganguly
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is expanding its investment in early-stage companies through the Morgan Stanley Next Level Fund, which has $50 million in capital commitments. Despite a global decline in startup investing, Morgan Stanley has invested $12.5 million across nine companies. Additionally, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. raised $1.2 billion for North Haven Expansion Equity IX and North Haven Expansion Credit II, surpassing its target by 40%. Barclays and Goldman Sachs have given Morgan Stanley an Overweight and Buy rating, respectively, with price targets suggesting potential upsides.
January 11, 2024 | 7:18 pm
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Morgan Stanley is actively investing in startups and has raised significant capital for growth equity and credit investments. Positive ratings from Barclays and Goldman Sachs suggest potential stock price growth.
The news of Morgan Stanley's investments and successful capital raises, along with positive analyst ratings, is likely to be viewed favorably by investors. This could lead to increased investor confidence and a potential short-term rise in the stock price.
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