Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected. These are critical to any venture. Full disclosure attitude.

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. Finding a partner that melds well with your existing business plan and internal infrastructure will help in ensuring that your partner enhances your performance, without hindering it.

Acquisition 193

Acquisition Merger Europe Technical Review 193

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Each VC firm/partner has a different spin on what to weigh more.) The Rise of Mergers and Acquisitions -– March 2003 -2008 After the dot.com bubble collapsed, the IPO market (and most tech M&A deals) shutdown for technology companies. I find the same still going on with a few firms and partners.&# So what’s left?

Silicon Valley 237

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 237

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. This has value now, and is critical for maximum value in a merger or acquisition. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected. These are critical to any venture. Full disclosure attitude.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With over three decades of experience in private equity investments, acquisitions and mergers, Mark Hauser has developed a keen ability to recognize trends and do his due diligence. Another frequent partner for Hauser Private Equity is the Santa Monica-based Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. Digital Transformation.

Private Equity 165

Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 165

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The acquisition has Microsoft primed to capitalize on opportunities for education and simulation software, bringing with it longer-term opportunities for Microsoft and its roster of hardware and software partners to sell their products and services into commercial markets.

Acquisition 157

Acquisition Azure Merger Sweden 157

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I might talk openly about how Hulu is my partner, while simultaneously launching an iPad player before hulu does (as ABC did) – even when I’m a shareholder. As NBC (founding shareholder at Hulu) and Comcast complete their merger I suspect the pressure on and control of Hulu will be even firmer. The Road Ahead?

Video 292

Video Technical Review Advertising Distribution 292

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2009

As a VC I need to get buy-in from my partners when tough stuff comes up. Imagine your investor has to call the CEO of a $20 billion company for approval for your merger or sale. One of the problems in working with corporate entities is that the venture arm doesn’t always have an autonomous decision-making ability.

Strategic Investors 279

Strategic Investors Venture Capital Due Diligence Early Stage 279

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 28, 2022

9- A merger of two companies. Enventys Partners was born when my company Command Partners, a digital marketing firm, vertically merged with Enventys, a product development firm. With that merger, half of each of our business’ names also merged, and that’s how we came up with ‘Enventys Partners’.

Naming 161

Naming Entrepreneur Jordan Merger 161

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2015

By Janis Kestenbaum , a partner in Perkins Coie. If your website or app (or its affiliates or business partners) collects, uses or discloses information that can be used to identify an individual or a device (e.g., Startups have bigger concerns than privacy, or so they think. Say what you do. Do what you say.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Topics covered in the panel discussions and closed door sessions will revolve around innovations in Asia, a look at merger and acquisition deals in Asia, as well as clean and green technologies. Chua Sock Koong, Tim Draper of Draper Fisher Jurvetson , amongst others. “It’s the next space to watch.”

Singapore 162

Singapore Private Equity Asia Venture Capital 162

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 17, 2015

In the first stage the Outpost focusses on networking and partnering in the Innovation Cluster in which it is based (i.e. Stage 1: Networking and Partnering – the Technology Connectors. In addition to getting plugged into the ecosystem’s network, the first role of the Outpost is to partner. In what order?

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Incubator Acquisition Business Model 120

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

With a unique vision for starting and successfully managing innovative companies, he is the Managing Partner of Social Leverage, a holding company that invests in early stage web businesses. Lindzon has more than 20 years experience in the financial community acting in both an entrepreneurial and investing capacity.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2014

Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Longer term, when ready, it may be time for merger or acquisition. entrepreneurs startup strategic partners tough competitors' Expand core competency and solidify strengths.

Partner 244

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 244

VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

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. In the past 6 months, exits comprised 46 merger & acquisition (M&A) deals, seven initial public offerings (IPOs) and four buyouts, totalling $1.51

Technical Review 94

Technical Review Merger Initial Public Offering Israel 94

Hunter Walker

APRIL 17, 2025

We hired a strong mid-market banker, Lightning Partners to help us with the process and got an introduction to Bending Spoons in April of 2024. Exits come in many forms, from an IPO at the high end, to secondary sales, private to private merger, strategic or PE acquisition, or sometimes, an acquihire or bankruptcy.

Covenant 77

Covenant Acquisition IPO Artificial Inteligence 77

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

Being wholly owned has the same effect, but it does obviously require a merger or an acquisition to occur. Many Berkshire Hathaway companies utilize this position as an advantage. In Advance vs. Arrears. Payment terms can always be a sticky point based upon who has the advantage and who is taking on the risk.

Technical Review 164

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

VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

Investment bank Drake Star Partners published a report on the gaming investment and M&A activity in the first half of 2022. The merger of Unity and Ironsource (a $4.4 Toya partners with IP holders to create engaging experiences, like Miraculous Ladybug Role Play, which has just won the Best Alternative Game 2022 by Kidscreen.

Forecast 190

Forecast IP Mobile Acquisition 190

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. In 2017, he embarked on a new venture, founding.

Cofounder 48

Cofounder Venture Capital Partner Leadership 48

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Adam Fisher , Bessemer Venture Partners NEW FUNDING ROUNDS Congratulations Gal Moav and team Evinced on your $55M series C to provide accessibility tools to software developers! What they all had in common is that despite the war, there’s a sense of optimism and desire to connect and collaborate more.

Israel 88

Israel ChatGPT Artificial Inteligence Australia 88

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see how big people like Match.com and eHarmony became on the trend of helping us find our dating partners and why this would be improved my mobile, social networks. In April of 2000 there were fears that the AOL / Time Warner merger would create a monopoly on the Internet.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review 318

The Startup Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Brian Marshall, founder of Transformational Growth Partners (TGP). “ Gabriela Rodil , an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and gifted CEO with expertise in the areas of financial strategy, systems management, and merger & acquisitions. It is that simple.”.

Leadership 134

Leadership Cofounder Merger Founder 134

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. 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. My business partner and I were elated. We set off to raise our money.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

billion in funding so far in 2024, with Mergers and acquisitions reaching $9.6 APPOINTMENTS Way to go Koren Gilbai on joining Founders Fund as Partner to cover Israeli investments! Congrats Lia Cromwell on your promotion to Partner at UpWest ! The tunnel was located in Raf*h, under a children’s bedroom.

Israel 78

Israel Generative AI Open Source Security 78

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2020

Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Longer term, when ready, it may be time for merger or acquisition. Expand core competency and solidify strengths. Willing to learn from each other. The industry leader arrogance has not yet set in.

Non-Compete 317

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 317

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

These services have been used by companies to share information with outsiders like lawyers, auditors, partners or even customers. Mergers and Acquisitions. VDRs offer secure information storage solutions. Information stored on these sites and shared to outside parties is highly confidential.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2013

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came quickly. Entrepreneurs, while partnering with or acquiring a new business, must check for compatibility and strategic fit. Fresh customer base. Marty Zwilling.

Merger 243

Merger Acquisition Startup Bandwidth 243

venturebeat.com

JULY 12, 2012

Additionally, Microsoft will provide its startups with four to eight months of advice, design and development help, discounted access to Microsoft’s Azure Data Marketplace APIs, and introductions to potential partners or customers. The startups will also have the option of using office space on Microsoft’s Bellevue, Wash.

Detroit 69

Detroit Incubator Technical Review Venture Capital 69

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They have too many highly paid partners, fat fees, an aging corporate infrastructure and difficulty raising money from institutions. As lifecycle investment partners, they have become weighted down with portfolios still recovering from the economic downturn. Super angels are individuals or small teams using their own money.

Angel Investor 342

Angel Investor Silicon Valley Venture Capital Portfolio 342

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Longer term, when ready, it may be time for merger or acquisition. Expand core competency and solidify strengths. Willing to learn from each other. The industry leader arrogance has not yet set in.

Partner 147

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 147

abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Benchmark is an investor in Rover through a merger with DogVacay in 2017). The most noteworthy of these is likely Upwork (*), a company that formed from the merger of Elance and Odesk. Swing is now at over 1,200 school partners and has filled over 115,000 teacher absence days. Interested in “Unlocking Wealth” Yourself?

Internet 88

Internet Matching Vertical Hosting 88

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

There is, indeed, a competition between angel investors and venture capital firms, which can only be an advantage for entrepreneurs who are thus stimulated to choose wisely their future business partners. Nearly all have abandoned hope in the "sure thing" and are stepping into what has traditionally been the Angel role of incubating startups.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

There is, indeed, a competition between angel investors and venture capital firms, which can only be an advantage for entrepreneurs who are thus stimulated to choose wisely their future business partners. Nearly all have abandoned hope in the "sure thing" and are stepping into what has traditionally been the Angel role of incubating startups.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2023

Both partners must not forget they are still competitors. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Longer term, when ready, it may be time for merger or acquisition. Expand core competency and solidify strengths. Willing to learn from each other. The industry leader arrogance has not yet set in.

Non-Compete 262

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 262

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2010

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. Entrepreneurs, while partnering with or acquiring a new business, must check for compatibility and strategic fit. Fresh customer base. Marty Zwilling.

Acquisition 214

Acquisition Merger Startup Bandwidth 214

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2020

They have too many highly paid partners, fat fees, an aging corporate infrastructure and difficulty raising money from institutions. As lifecycle investment partners, they have become weighted down with portfolios still recovering from the economic downturn. Super angels are individuals or small teams using their own money.

Angel Investor 314

Angel Investor Silicon Valley Venture Capital Startup 314

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. May their memories be a blessing. We must # BRINGTHEMHOME NOW. M&A deals set a new peak this year of $10.5 billion, 22% higher than the previous peak of $8.6 billion in 2021.

Israel 78

Israel Technical Review Early Stage Venture Capital 78