YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

by Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research. The software generated by thousands of developers, both at Mojang and independent developers aligned with Mojang, will be supported by Microsoft’s ample resources and global distribution network. Microsoft’s $2.5

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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.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 13, 2019

Conventional wisdom says that technology is propelling the disruption that is roiling the markets. This often means mergers and acquisitions, incremental innovation, marketing, and global expansion – which, over the long-term, only widen the gulf between the company and its customers. But this belief is dead wrong.

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Technical Review Technology Customer Qatar 145

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

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 phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). The emphasis is on global processes and tight execution.

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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.

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Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 164

David Teten

JULY 29, 2011

David brings a proven track record for growing emerging technology companies. After Frictionless Commerce, David worked for Deloitte Consulting, where he was a member of the strategy practice, with a specific focus on Mergers, Divestiture, and Restructuring engagements. Curious about the accuracy of any superhero movie to the original?

Software Review 133

Software Review Venture Capital New Jersey Silicon Valley 133

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g., Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market. Marty Zwilling.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2022

Activate Technology and Media outlook 2022 , created by Active Consulting, offers a very interesting take on the future of the Metaverse. NFTs will become a mainstream behavior, while creating value for consumers and IP owners; every technology and media company will need an NFT strategy (Source: Activate Consulting).

Technical Review 187

Technical Review Mobile Merger IP 187

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

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 phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). The emphasis is on global processes and tight execution.

Dilution 134

Dilution Merger Flash Global 134

Steve Blank

JUNE 15, 2009

Convergent Technologies When I was in my 20’s I worked at Convergent Technologies , a company that was proud to be known as the “Marine Corps of Silicon Valley.” Filed under: Customer Development , Family/Career , Technology | Tagged: Steve Blank , Entrepreneurs , Tips for Startups « Am I a Founder?

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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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Most of their new claims to innovation are acquired through mergers and acquisitions from the entrepreneurial pipeline. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. New emerging manufacturing technologies (e.g., Single-node factories may be home-based with a global market. Marty Zwilling.

Offshore 120

Offshore Startup Merger Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2015

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 phase is characterized by rapid expansion either regionally or globally for growth (scaling up). The emphasis is on global processes and tight execution.

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Matching Marketing Dilution Startup 120

The Startup Magazine

JULY 27, 2019

million or 4% of the total global turnover of the affected company. They should easily understand how the different departments, processes, and technology can be integrated to ensure compliance. For instance, you should assess what risk lies in a merger and acquisition decision. The fine shot up to £17.5

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

With the pandemic, climate crisis, global economic shifts and rapidly changing consumer markets, it is clear that many businesses of today will no longer be relevant tomorrow. In deep tech companies value creation milestones are more likely to be tagged to validating the technology and IP creation. Qualities of a startup director.

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Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 104

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Finally, the Israeli stock market outperforms global peers despite war, surging 27% in 2024. Apple ‘s first AI server chip to be engineered in Israel and Amazon s supercomputer and server technology is powered by Israeli Annapurna Labs , which was acquired in 2016. Truly inspiring.

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Israel ChatGPT Artificial Inteligence Australia 88

Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

Jump forward 16-17 years, through numerous mergers, sales, wins and losses, and our current agency, HUB, is going strong, powered and pushed forward by that original desire to do a good job, create sustainable digital products and generally make a difference. My interests were in technology, and my dreams were in California.

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VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Headquartered in Kibbutz Shamir, Israel, Shamir Optical is a fast growing provider of innovative products and technology to the ophthalmic lens industry. Pohang Iron and Steel Company, Korea’s fifth largest conglomerate also known as Posco, joined Israel’s Global Enterprise R&D Cooperation Framework. billion net profit.

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Israel Bandwidth Framework Forecast 79

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Despite the war, Israels technology industry presented record figures for mergers and acquisitions according to a new report from Vintage Investment Partners. Google also launched Genie-2 , technology that can generate playable virtual worlds from images. May their memories be a blessing. We must # BRINGTHEMHOME NOW.

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Israel Technical Review Early Stage Venture Capital 78

abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Without the proper technology to match people who wanted a ride with people who could provide that service, taxi and chauffeur companies were drastically underserving the potential market. We estimate that the global GMV for ride sharing was over $100B in 2018 (including Uber, Didi, Grab, Lyft, Yandex, etc) and still growing handsomely.

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Internet Matching Vertical Hosting 88

Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2013

Startups here are primarily in what they call the TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) segment. Not only does Zhongguancun have Chinese startups, but global technology companies (Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Oracle, BEA, Alcatel Lucent, Google) all have offices here or elsewhere in Beijing.

Silicon Valley 275

Silicon Valley China Venture Capital Merger 275

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Every entrepreneur starts by accepting the reality that you have a rare mindset of joy of discovery, with an intense curiosity about how certain things or people work, or why a new technology hasn’t yet been accepted. Perhaps there is the realization that there is something more to life. The scale - expand to reach your full potential.

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Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Incubator Merger 348

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

At this point in our startup’s saga, a mentor suggested we hire another attorney—someone with experience in technology startups that raise multiple rounds of financing and desire founder exits within five to seven years. Have they worked with companies who have a global footprint? Our attorney should have known.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 31, 2019

It’s meant to support and grow a business until an “exit” in the form of an IPO, a merger or acquisition, or in less than ideal scenarios, a company shutdown. Many very successful, non-technology companies have also been products of venture capital, including Home Depot, Starbucks, and Staples. but globally. but globally.

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Lean Venture Capital Conversion IPO 108

Austin Startup

MARCH 3, 2018

learning and travel”) Eisenhower Fellowship, each person discusses their effort to create greater access to prosperity in a global economy and sustain diverse enterprises in education, economy, and civics. Just this week they announced a merger with a Greek shell company as a fast track to going public. March 9, 2018 3:30PM?—?4:30PM

Technical Review 58

Technical Review Silicon Valley Texas Austin 58

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Toronto’s Mark Attanasio , co-founder of Hillcrest Merchant Partners, has years of significant experience with advising clients on mergers and acquisitions raising capital and navigating the landscape of general capital markets. Hillcrest Merchant Partners with Donato Sferra.

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Cofounder Venture Capital Partner Leadership 48

Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Healthcare staffing agencies should find ways to leverage technology developments and custom tailor it for their needs. Bow String Advisors specialize in Mergers and Acquisitions, Raising Capital, and providing Financial and Strategic Advisory services to the Health Care Staffing Industry. .

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CPA Software Review LLC Technical Review 76

www.founderinstitute.com

MARCH 2, 2010

The only science and technology-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Harrisburg University’s academic mission is to create, to attract and to expand economic opportunities in the region. But we are dedicated to going beyond, to being your counselors in the fullest sense of the word.

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Term Sheet Liquidation Preference Vesting San Diego 40

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2012

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 for 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 233

Software Intellectual Property Algorithm Startup 233

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

In turn, this leads to the development of a thriving startup ecosystem which paves the way for technology and innovation. Drives development in technology. Set up in 2014, the startup offers applications for facial recognition, smart learning, and deep learning technologies. Allows startups to scale up easily.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2011

The good news is that a patent can scare off or at least delay competitors, and as a “rule of thumb” every patent can add up to $1M to your startup valuation for investors, or for 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 228

Software Intellectual Property Algorithm Valuation 228

VC Adventure

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Unlike many venture capital firms that invest in certain geographic regions or specific technologies and sectors, Foundry Group’s investing activity is largely driven by a thematic approach. We’ve all seen the global statistics – August was an unusually strong month for mergers and acquisitions.

Technical Review 59

Technical Review Due Diligence Venture Capital IPO 59

Pascal's View

AUGUST 12, 2009

Between 2001 and 2008 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) accounted for 87% of venture-backed company exits, up from an average of 44% in between 1992 and 2000. Large corporations are generally not known for being innovative and even less for creating new jobs after acquiring other companies (merger “synergy” is code for firing people).

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IPO Silicon Valley Merger Sweat Equity 28

VC Cafe

MARCH 14, 2025

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” EXITS Not exactly a startup merger but kudos Moti Gutman and team Matrix on the $2.1 billion merger with Magic Software Enterprises to create the leading IT services company in Israel. Interesting news in gaming: Niantic, Inc.

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Stealth Israel Generative AI Merger 88

Steve Blank

APRIL 13, 2013

Startups here are primarily in what they call the TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) segment. Not only does Zhongguancun have Chinese startups, but global technology companies (Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Microsoft, IBM, Sun, Oracle, BEA, Alcatel Lucent, Google) all have offices here or elsewhere in Beijing.

Silicon Valley 167

Silicon Valley China Venture Capital Merger 167

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

If you don’t know Montgomery & Co it is one of the premier technology & media focused investment banks in the country (and as Michael corrected me they also have a strong Healthcare / Med tech practice). The Montgomery Conference : one of the top technology events of the annual calendar in the United States and held every March.

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