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Organic Growth Startups Won’t Scale Competitively

Startup Professionals Musings

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came quickly. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Fresh customer base. Economies of scale.

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How Winning Startups Tackle Tough Growth Constraints

Startup Professionals Musings

But in my experience as a startup advisor, too many entrepreneurs get stuck there, and always find excuses for not really exploring mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and alliance alternatives. Of course, they all prefer cash, but some may work for future revenue or startup equity. Investigate strategic alliance alternatives.

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Entrepreneurs Need New Growth Models To Scale Up

Startup Professionals Musings

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Fresh customer base. Economies of scale.

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Startups Should Fuel Growth By Acquisitions

Startup Professionals Musings

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Fresh customer base. Economies of scale.

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Explore Non-Standard Ways to Grow Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came early. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Fresh customer base. Economies of scale.

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Have You Explored Every Business Growth Alternative?

Startup Professionals Musings

Non-organic growth would include OEM relationships, finding strategic partners, “coopetition,” as well as acquisitions. Even mergers and acquisitions (M&A) came quickly. These relationships need not require cash investments; often they are done with exchanges of equity or assets. Fresh customer base. Economies of scale.

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10 Answers That Make Your Startup Plan Investable

Startup Professionals Musings

This is also the place to first mention patents and any other differentiators that put you ahead of competition. You need to identify pricing details, sales channels, strategic partners and a customized marketing plan consistent with your industry and target segment. How big is the funding request, and how much equity will you give?