Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

Of course, if you are able to bootstrap your startup, and don’t anticipate the need for outside investors, you can technically ignore the first two points. This should be perceived as a win-win event, where your startup is bought or merged into a larger peer or competitor, allowing both you and investors to cash out.

Exit Strategy 376

Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. Allows sufficient time to find capital, including due diligence time for investors. The technology or product may be at an embryonic stage. Not in a heated rush. Calm and self-assured, rather than desperate.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 1, 2014

For many start-up companies, the dream is to one day become the other half in a merger or acquisition with a larger, more developed organisation. If you want to turn your start-up into an attractive acquisition target, there are a few key tips that all small companies should remember: Fine Tune your Management.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. Tech acquisitions went crazy at the same time the IPO market did. 4) help nurture and grow the companies they invest in.

Silicon Valley 237

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 237

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

On the other side of the spectrum, the idea of finding a unicorn has attracted many investors toward the much riskier venture capital and emerging technologies. Over the past decade, advancing technologies and social consciousness have been causing unprecedented and exciting shifts in every sector of the economy, not just the tertiary.

Private Equity 164

Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 164

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2022

It’s a volatile period for every company, where most struggle with getting commercial and technological traction, usually based on a single product or service. This is the end game for an industry, and many companies, characterized by mergers and acquisitions to a few dominant players. Geographic expansion.

Dilution 355

Dilution Startup Merger Flash 355

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. Allows sufficient time to find capital, including due diligence time for investors. The technology or product may be at an embryonic stage. Not in a heated rush. Calm and self-assured, rather than desperate.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

What about dramatic mergers and acquisitions – aren’t those the panacea to ailing companies? Finally, cutting edge technologies ought to at least have an impact on greatness, right? b) Good-to-great companies use Technology as an Accelerator , not a creator of momentum. Disciplined Action.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Merger Valuation Framework 159

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Internal corporate processes thwart innovation due to inherent inefficiencies of scale, high overhead, and the risk of impact on the corporate bottom line. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

Artificial Inteligence 315

Artificial Inteligence Offshore Merger Technical Review 315

YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2017

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. Additionally, certain contract acquisition costs, such as commissions, may be added to the balance sheet, thus impacting the timing of expense recognition.

Revenue 124

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Of course, if you are able to bootstrap your startup, and don’t anticipate the need for outside investors, you can technically ignore the first two points. This should be perceived as a win-win event, where your startup is bought or merged into a larger peer or competitor, allowing both you and investors to cash out.

Exit Strategy 289

Exit Strategy Entrepreneur IPO Startup 289

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

When your company is, for instance, raising funds, internal and external stakeholders like investors , credit unions need to review the financial documents of your business. An excellent Virtual Data room should provide privacy in business mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, due diligence , amongst other solutions.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review Due Diligence Merger Security 158

YoungUpstarts

MAY 18, 2016

When a company is faced with a merger or acquisition situation, things can get a little hectic. With some hints and tips from a reputable resource such as Merger Technology , you can embrace the upcoming changes and work towards making the most of it, both for yourself and those you work with. Don’t Hate, Collaborate.

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Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” patents can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors or M&A exits (merger and acquisition). Even after your application is accepted, the issuing process takes a lifetime in today’s technology (4-5 years).

Software Review 173

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Of course, if you are able to bootstrap your startup, and don’t anticipate the need for outside investors, you can technically ignore the first two points. This should be perceived as a win-win event, where your startup is bought or merged into a larger peer or competitor, allowing both you and investors to cash out.

Exit Strategy 264

Exit Strategy Private Equity Equity Technical Review 264

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Internal corporate processes thwart innovation due to inherent inefficiencies of scale, high overhead, and the risk of impact on the corporate bottom line. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Offshore Merger Technical Review 263

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2013

Within the venture community, the first rule to remember is that opportunities abound these days, due to the increasing pace of technology evolution, and the scope and creativity of the global community. That means merger and acquisition (M&A), not initial public offering (IPO). Exit strategy.

Angel Investor 269

Angel Investor Cram Down Intellectual Property Venture Capital 269

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2019

Making use of technology for storing confidential files and data is getting more in-demand. It is widely used for mergers and acquisitions to help entities collaborate and disclose data for transparency. Aside from mergers and acquisitions, the VDR can also be used in different industries.

Security 113

Security Software Review Technical Review Merger 113

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

Mergers and acquisitions are an integral part of the business world. Forecasters believe that M&A deal activity will continue to happen, though these figures may be tempered by the economic issues created already in 2020 due to the coronavirus. The Basic Principles of Mergers and Acquisitions.

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Acquisition Operations Merger Forecast 107

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

Although I put the general terms together, I will ultimately utilize an attorney for formality of the deal and to review anything that I may have missed. Being wholly owned has the same effect, but it does obviously require a merger or an acquisition to occur. Due Diligence. Here are the 14 points not to forget: 1.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Securities and Exchange Commission Non-disclosure Agreement Due Diligence 164

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

In the current economic landscape, it’s common for startups and businesses to seek a buyout or acquisition — in fact, it’s frequently the goal from the start. Whether your company is generating profits or operating at a loss, taxes are a significant risk area in any acquisition. by Jeff Stark, Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo.

Acquisition 100

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2016

For a young entrepreneur, the mergers and acquisitions process can be exciting and potentially lucrative but it can also be the source of considerable stress. When reviewing potential M&A advisors, consider their background and approach to deal making. Tech Savvy. M&A is intense. and abroad.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Due Diligence San Francisco Merger 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Internal corporate processes thwart innovation due to inherent inefficiencies of scale, high overhead, and the risk of impact on the corporate bottom line. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

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Engineer Entrepreneur Offshore Merger 219

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

17, on “How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology”. The first panel will focus on public markets and will discuss the use and effectiveness of social media tools and data mining technologies in harnessing the wisdom of crowds to generate investment ideas.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2019

It’s a volatile period for every company, where most struggle with getting commercial and technological traction, usually based on a single product or service. This is the end game for an industry, and many companies, characterized by mergers and acquisitions to a few dominant players. Geographic expansion.

Dilution 224

Dilution Merger Flash Global 224

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

If you’re thinking about starting a tech startup you already know — there are a lot of things to consider. But what if a tech startup uses the LLC structure? And this is not only due to lack of liability protection, though it is a significant factor attracting investors. Most sole proprietorships remain small businesses.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review LLC IPO Stock 158

VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

According to the IVC Meitar exits report for H1 2017, Israeli high-tech exits total $1.95 The report sums up the exits of Israeli high-tech companies in merger & acquisition deals and initial public offerings, as well as buyout deals, from 2012 to H1/2017.

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Technical Review Merger Initial Public Offering Israel 94

Scott Edward Walker

MARCH 21, 2016

I’ve been handling a number of M&A transactions over the past few months from the buy-side, and one mistake I’m repeatedly seeing is the failure of the acquirer to perform an adequate due-diligence investigation of the target. Indeed, this lesson stuck with me – and it applies regardless of the size of the acquisition.

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Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence New York City 40

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2015

Privacy issues that come to light in the course of the due diligence process for an acquisition can also threaten their valuation. Additionally, plan for an acquisition now by telling your users in your privacy policy that you may transfer the data in the event of a merger or acquisition. Do what you say.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 100

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

After a few acquisitions they offered many of the services you think about as foundations to social networks today. It did not have the same success as Google’s acquisition and MySpace sold Photobucket 2 years later to a relatively unknown Seattle-based startup called Ontela for a reportedly $60 million. Is the game over?

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review 318

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. In deep tech companies value creation milestones are more likely to be tagged to validating the technology and IP creation.

Technical Review 104

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 104

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2013

It’s a volatile period for every company, where most struggle with getting commercial and technological traction, usually based on a single product or service. This is the end game for an industry, and many companies, characterized by mergers and acquisitions to a few dominant players. Geographic expansion.

Dilution 187

Dilution Merger Flash Global 187

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Techventure 2011 – one of Asia’s topmost events for the venture capital community to engage with the latest technology entrepreneurs organized by Asiasons WFG and presented by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SVCA) – will celebrate its 15th year on October 13 and 14.

Singapore 162

Singapore Private Equity Asia Venture Capital 162

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

Before the advent of cloud technology and the Internet, company files had to be stored away in physical data rooms (PDRs). A 2012 study done by IBISWorld revealed that VDRs experienced a steady growth of about 17 percent annually as a result of technological advancements as well as the growth of global demand for these storage services.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 100

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

My business partner and I made many mistakes in our first tech startup, and so many of them were the result of choosing a lawyer who was a terrible fit. After a couple of due diligence meetings with the investor and our attorneys, he gave us the check. We gladly handed it over to him as part of the due diligence process.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

billion is attributed to the pending Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard Besides Activision Blizzard, the big deals included Take-Two’s purchase of Zynga, Sony’s acquisition of Bungie, and the ESL and FaceIt acquisition by Savvy Games Group Mobile was the most active segment with 47 deals. Gaming M&A in H1 2022.

Forecast 190

Forecast IP Mobile Acquisition 190

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Internal corporate processes thwart innovation due to inherent inefficiencies of scale, high overhead, and the risk of impact on the corporate bottom line. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g.,

Offshore 139

Offshore Merger Technical Review Distribution 139