Acquisition IP Software Technical Review 
Version One Ventures
OCTOBER 18, 2012
“Traction is the new IP ” sums up perfectly how the technology space has evolved over the past decade due to the nature of the web. Barriers to entry are no longer created by patents or by tech differentiation alone, but by superior traction in the marketplace. The same logic holds true for most acquiring companies.
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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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. Agenda items will focus on key metrics illustrating value creation, particularly in software as a service companies. This equity will vest over 2-3 years.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2017
Currently, there’s the universal dependence on specialized software and computers to keep companies operating, and more offices are transiting into paperless working spaces. Securing financial transactions requires the best virtual data room software to replace the traditional physical data rooms. IP Management.
ConversionXL
MARCH 17, 2021
At the time we were planning a workshop for B2B tech startups from the IMEC accelerator (Ghent, Belgium) and had a chance to interview many of the companies that had signed up. Buyers became more critical due to a reduction in reosurces and as a result the entire process started to involve more people ultimately taking longer to close.
Software By Rob
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
This is final installment of a 3-part series covering my acquisition of HitTail. Could you talk a bit about the diligence you did during the acquisition? Could you talk a bit about the diligence you did during the acquisition? How long into the discussion before you commenced diligence?
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 27, 2011
Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. When they look at buying your company they often think in terms of “how long will it take until I earn back the profits to pay for my acquisition price?” You may have leverage when you DO need to fund raise. Not necessarily.
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