No business is perfect, but when you are preparing to sell your business, it is imperative that you lead with your strengths. That’s why it is important to work with an M&A advisor to identify, catalog and attempt to remedy any weaknesses. When presenting your...
Technology M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is a common business practice. M&A can help organizations stay competitive by acquiring new technologies, customers, employees, and access to new markets. However, M&A also poses various risks, especially in terms of cybersecurity. The integration of two technology systems can...
The fintech industry started in the 1990’s when early adopters began using technology to automate financial services. The word “fintech” combines “financial” and “technology”, and now covers the application of technological advancements to products and services in the financial industry. Fintech has become a large...
By spotting your company’s weaknesses you can take steps to remedy them and improve operations. However, this is only the beginning of the benefits derived from spotting these types of issues. You should be the world’s foremost expert on your company and the investment that...
Over the last decade, data privacy regulations have impacted the operation of companies across the globe, particularly in the technology sector. Given that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involve the swapping of proprietary technology, customer data, and other sensitive information, data privacy laws have taken center...
The old saying that “timing is everything,” usually applies to selling one’s business. Ultimately, every business owner will have to exit their business, and the sooner one prepares to sell, the better the final results will be. With each passing year, more and more baby boomers...
If you are running a tech business and considering selling it, you may be wondering whether to hire a business broker or a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) specialist. Both can help you sell your business, but understanding the difference between the two can make a...
Companies make acquisitions for all sorts of reasons and it's not always easy to understand the logic. However, it’s possible to make some generalizations and arrive at nine reasons that companies buy other companies. Knowing these will help you make better decisions as a buyer....
With factors such as accelerated cybersecurity threats and an ever-changing marketplace, we explore how the decline of SVB Financial Group could lead to a surge in M&As within the technology sector....
Tech startups have replaced princes and princesses as fodder for the classic fairytale. In this modern dream-come-true, a tech company grows, builds a reputation, and ultimately makes its founders rich—all while making the world a better place. Fairytales are never quite as simple as they...