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The Corrosive Downside of Acquihires

Both Sides of the Table

The Aqui-hire Business. Many buying companies price these deals on the basis of $1 million per engineer on the team for an early-stage deal. Hire legions of young, impressionable graduates from the top engineering universities. Chief Vesting Officers)? It says if you want to make “real” money - quit.

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5 Things To Consider Before Selling To A Private Equity Firm

YoungUpstarts

The investment banker or advisor you hire will help you market your company and find potential buyers. The CIM is a document that outlines the company being sold, its history, products and services, customers, financial performance, management team, and growth strategies. Like attorneys, you don’t want to skimp on tax advice either!

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Acquihires 101: Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

We have also recently handled a few “acquihires” (or “acqui-hires”) — which is a somewhat unique transaction, with a host of unusual issues. How is the Deal Structured? What Legal Documents are Utilized? We had a busy 2018, including closing several significant M&A transactions and financings.

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The Pre-Seed FAQ

K9 Ventures

This post is intended to be a dynamic document, and I will attempt to update it from time to time with new questions that may arise or as financing trends evolve. Q: How are most Pre-Seed deals structured? So, I took it upon myself as a challenge to put together the definitive “ Pre-Seed FAQ.”

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The Dos And Don’ts Of Selling Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Let's talk about some of the deal structures you've seen. Because most of these buyers are gonna use a disclosure document that's gonna have a big open question saying, is there anything important you haven't yet told me about this business. 09:23): Sure. So, so that would be something you would need to put in there.