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Sell Your Startup with a Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor

The Startup Magazine

Many founders stay on for several years to earn the bulk of their compensation, and the M&A advisor can provide guidance in this regard. Deal structure is equally important, and the right advisor can make all the difference in negotiating the best deal for your startup.

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How to value your company for sale (Part 2)

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Net net,&# some people say. One of the best ways to arm yourself going into negotiations is to know this number and be prepared to blow up the entire deal if it cannot be met. That means you have to be that sure that that’s the number, regardless of deal structure. That’s post-tax, post earn-out.

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Knowledge Is Power: Convertible Note Financing Terms, Part V

Gust

Common examples include papering founders’ stock issuances, catching up on Board minutes, and ensuring that all members of the team have entered into IP agreements with the company assigning rights in their work to the startup.

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