Do You Really Need an Investment Banker to Sell Your Tech Company?
Not every founder needs an investment banker to sell a company. Here’s when founders may be able to run a process themselves - and when an adviser can add value through valuation, buyer selection, competitive tension and negotiation.
A Buyer Has Approached Your Company. What Should You Do Next?
An inbound acquisition approach can be exciting, but it doesn't necessarily establish what your company is worth. Here are nine issues founders, CEOs, CFOs, and boards should consider before moving forward with a potential buyer.
The M&A Deal Terms Founders Should Understand Before Signing an LOI
The headline purchase price is only part of an M&A offer. Here are the key terms founders should understand - from enterprise value and earn-outs to working capital, escrow and exclusivity - before signing an LOI.
The 12-Month M&A Readiness Plan: What Founders Should Do Before Approaching Buyers
The best time to prepare for an M&A process is before you need one. This 12-month roadmap shows founders how to strengthen their business, prepare for diligence and approach buyers from a position of strength.
When Should a Founder Sell Their Company? 7 Signs It May Be Time to Consider M&A
The best time to consider selling is often when you don’t need to. Here are seven signs that it may be the right time for a founder to explore M&A.
How Much Is My Tech Company Worth? A Founder’s Guide to Valuation
Two technology companies with the same revenue can have dramatically different valuations. Here are the key factors founders should understand when thinking about what their company is worth.