YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2019

What constitutes the best potential partner to work with? But if you care about your employees or are concerned about legacy, dive deeper into the potential buyers. It can be very lucrative to partner with private equity. Can you partner with and respect them for the next three to seven years? Consider Sticking Around.

Private Equity 113

Private Equity Equity Investment Bankers Government 113

David Teten

OCTOBER 1, 2015

intrapreneurs, e.g., the employee of GE who is tasked with launching a new business. I’ve been looking for suggestions for an initial deal structure that is appropriate for the theoretical case of a trusted dev shop putting in $100k in market-value of services over a 6 month period in time. mentor VCs, e.g., most VCs.

Software Developers 60

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Technical Cofounder 60

Scott Edward Walker

DECEMBER 13, 2018

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. The appeal from the startup’s perspective is a “soft landing.”.

Founder 45

Founder Merger IP Liquidation Preference 45

Jeff Hilimire

MARCH 4, 2014

With my first sale, my partners and I focused all of our attention on the details of the sale (what the valuation would be, how would it be structured, etc) and very little about what would happen with us individually. Be as open as you can when communicating with your employees. Think past the sale itself. This is a tricky one.

Private Equity 61

Private Equity Acquisition Deal Structure Sales 61