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New!! Carta: 38% of Bootstrapped Start-Ups Have Solo Founders. But Only 17% of VC-Backed Ones Do. And 10%-12% of Ones That IPO.: So does being a solo founder … work in SaaS? We’ve dug into this topic several times at SaaStr. Of the post ~40 SaaS IPOs, only 5 or so had solo co-founders.  So let’s call that 10%-12% or so.  Still, they are some good ones:  Zoom, Scaler, New Relic, Elastic, etc. More on that here:... Continue Reading The post Carta: 38% of Bootstrapped Start-Ups Have Solo Founders. But Only 17% of VC-Backed Ones Do. And 10%-12% of Ones That IPO. appeared first on SaaStr.

The lifecycle of a private company is evolving. Learn more about the paths many startups today are taking to move for their beginnings to IPO.

Acquisitions are a much more common end point for startups than IPOs. So why does no one talk about them? There are five common myths and biases that get in the way, and prevent founders from thinking ahead. Read on...

Exit 101: Insights from Depop's $1.6B Success Story with Maria Raga & Fredrik Cassel  - Live at Slush 2024. Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a billion-dollar exit? Join former Depop CEO Maria Raga and Creandum Partner Fredrik Cassel   as they pull back the curtain on one of Europe's most successful startup acquisitions, offering practical insights for founders. - Early decisions that create long-term exit options - Building relationships with potential strategic partners - Real negotiation tactics that moved the needle Whether you're just starting out or actively planning an exit, Maria and Fredrik will share firsthand tips and lessons learned from both M&A and IPO perspectives. Fredrik was not only on the board of Depop throughout their journey from scrappy startup to billion dollar exit, he was also an early investor in Spotify, accompanying the startup through its IPO in 2018. Join us for this candid discussion! See you in Helsinki!

The lifecycle of a private company is evolving. Learn more about the paths many startups today are taking to move for their beginnings to IPO.

Escalon has made a strategic move to strengthen its leadership in the Essential Business Services market by acquiring two well-known financial firms: Full Stack Finance and Early Growth Financial Services. These acquisitions enhance Escalon’s services and expand its support for high-growth startups, mid-sized companies, and global enterprises.

TWiST News with Jason Calacanis and Alex Wilhelm From StubHub's IPO journey to broader market trends… we're diving into why M&A is key for startups, the impact of IPOs, and the shifting regulatory landscape. 

More data from Carta on startups being acquired. All of the data is from the US, but likely a good barometer of what is happening elsewhere. One thing to note is the number of acquisitions completed of companies that have raised less than $10 million. It is important for founders to understand that a successful journey doesn’t necessarily involve raising huge amounts of capital - in fact, that can make an exit a lot harder to pull off. #venturecapital #founders

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 iHub and eChai Ventures are organizing a session where founders and industry experts will share their insights and personal stories on navigating the IPO journey, offering a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges faced by startups and SMEs in the current market. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - Essential Preparation for an IPO - Insights from Recent IPO Successes - Founder Experiences - Strategic Growth and Scaling - Understanding Investor Expectations