Startup Acquisitions, Part 1 of 2
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There is good news for startup companies.\\xa0 Corporate acquirers are looking for niche products and technologies to fill a gap in their product line or simply grow through acquisition.\\xa0
There are more opportunities than ever before to be viewed as an attractive company for acquisition. \\xa0 But getting noticed by potential acquires requires research, a thorough internal review of valuation points, engagement, and negotiating skills.\\xa0
This podcast is the first of a two-part conversation with an advisor to sellers and a corporate buyer.\\xa0 Part 1 discusses how to position your startup as qualified for potential acquisition and how to identify the assets critical to getting a high valuation.\\xa0 We review the perspectives of the buyer and the sellers.\\xa0 The buyer in this conversation reviews his playbook for an acquisition, including the qualifying metrics and the multiple points in arriving at a valuation.
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