YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
by Emmanuel de Watteville, co-founder of Blue Ocean Ventures. The technology that powers up any developing start-up or company is the foundation of its projected success. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the company’s founding team members, and those they hire at the ground zero stage of development.
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 15, 2022
Whether they were critical to product development, marketing, or a successful exit, each of these individuals can have a significant impact on the amount of money the business is worth. 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.
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Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Wonderful human being who is civically engaged, mother of 3, mentorer of younger founders, hard worker and arguer extraordinaire (so says her current Twitter bio). 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.
Scott Edward Walker
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
I’ve been doing M&A transactions for 25+ years (including nearly eight years at two major New York City law firms), and I wanted to briefly discuss an important issue for founders interested in selling their company: the distinction between strategic and financial buyers. How Is the Deal Structure Different with a Financial Buyer?
David Teten
OCTOBER 1, 2015
Should you co-found your company with a software development shop? I’ve talked with a number of software development shops who are eager to get into the business of cofounding companies, i.e., getting product revenue and equity instead of just consulting revenue. What are the terms of their relationship with the founder?
YoungUpstarts
MAY 14, 2018
Marks, founder and managing partner of High Rock Partners and author of “ Middle Market M & A: Handbook for Investment Banking and Business Consulting “ Conventional wisdom says that a company grows by reaching new customers, increasing its workforce, expanding marketing or launching new products or services. by Kenneth H.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Not surprisingly, they developed a loyal following and grew rapidly. The founders sold the two year old company to eBay in 2005 for $2.6 Negotiating a different deal structure could have prevented the price from dropping. This 10-year-old company offers shoes and other apparel on-line at competitive prices. Unprofitable.
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