YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the company’s founding team members, and those they hire at the ground zero stage of development. With over a decade of hands-on experience in venture capital, Emmanuel is also an expert in M&A and deal structuring.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
People often ask me what VCs look for when we hire partners and many have asked how to become VCs themselves one day. In Kara’s case I got to see her work on deal structuring first hand having worked closely with her on her board at P.S. XO. That turns out to be much more difficult than non-investors often imagine.
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YoungUpstarts
MAY 17, 2019
The opportunity: Use this as a negotiating point when bargaining for the deal. If the business IS the business owner, then that person needs to be part of the deal. Structure the buy-out to include an employment contract or consulting agreement, as well as an earn-out.
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 15, 2022
Deal structure is equally important, and the right advisor can make all the difference in negotiating the best deal for your startup. In order to reduce the stress, hiring an M&A advisor will be invaluable. Hiring a Mergers and Acquisitions advisor. He or she will also help you prepare for potential obstacles.
David Teten
JANUARY 21, 2021
All Earnest investments are made using the Shared Earnings Agreement (SEAL) – a custom salary/profit share structure, aligned with how most bootstrapped founders are compensated. The fund specializes in “micro-SAAS,” often investing to help the founder go from part-time to full-time on their business or make a key hire.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Let's talk about some of the deal structures you've seen. 16:57): So here are some of the suggestions is that in the transition agreement with the seller, if one of those four people quits within the first year, the buyer has the ability to get the seller to come back and help hire and train someone new. 09:23): Sure.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 9, 2019
The investment banker or advisor you hire will help you market your company and find potential buyers. By the same token, using a competent accountant for tax advice can help you maximize the deal structure to limit your tax exposure and maximize the cash potential in the sale.
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