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5 Risks Of Buying A Business And Profiting Off The Opportunities They Create

YoungUpstarts

The employees depend on their expertise and training. The opportunity: Use this as a negotiating point when bargaining for the deal. If the business IS the business owner, then that person needs to be part of the deal. Structure the buy-out to include an employment contract or consulting agreement, as well as an earn-out.

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Acquihires 101: Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

We had a busy 2018, including closing several significant M&A transactions and financings. How is the Deal Structured? The deal is typically structured as an asset purchase (as opposed to a stock purchase or merger) — though the acquirer often does not actually want the startup’s IP and/or other assets.

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