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Discover the impact of the Hidden Chasm on M&A with insights from Allen Born of Fairmount Partners! 📈 In our latest episode, Allen Born dives deep into the current state of the M&A market, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for tech companies. 💡 Key takeaways include: » The impact of SaaS multiples on valuations 📊 » The importance of understanding the rule of 40 for growth companies 🚀 » Strategies for navigating market fluctuations and maximizing value 💼 Tune in to learn how to avoid the hidden chasm and make informed decisions in your M&A journey. Watch the full episode now at https://lnkd.in/e4G_PqFU. #MergersAndAcquisitions #TechGrowth #SaaSValuations #TheHiddenChasm #BusinessStrategy

https://lnkd.in/gbA-c5i2 📢 Subscribe to Our Channel! Stay updated on the latest funding news, innovative business models, and new product ideas by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Don’t miss out on the insights that matter most! 💼 Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions: Get the latest updates on key deals, company strategies, and business models shaping the future. 🛠️ Latest Products, Platforms & Tools: Discover innovative AI tools and platforms revolutionizing various industries. 🚀 Startup Stories & Case Studies: Learn from the successes and failures of startups, with deep dives into their business strategies. 🎯 The CEO Story: Gain valuable insights into the strategies of leading CEOs and their impact on the market. 🏢 Big Tech Updates: Stay informed on the latest moves from major players like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Apple. #businessmodel #latestfunding #ai #generativeai #futuretech

In case you missed it, "Trends and Transactions in Technology M&A" roundtable is now available On-Demand: https://lnkd.in/gdqwFfQj Featured Speakers: Jason Kim, Blank Rome LLP Scottie Wardell, Apollo Global Management, Inc. Gaurav Sud, Lockton Brett Shawn, Warburg Pincus LLC Moderator: Alex Kasdan, Convergence The panel discussed strategic and value-based imperatives for Tech M&A in 2024, particularly in light of higher costs of capital and geopolitical instability, pressure to deploy capital and expand trough acquisitions, and emerging deal catalysts, such as new technologies, AI and Generative AI. #technologyinnovation #geopolitical #ai #costofcapital #mergersandacquisitions #capitalmarkets #privateequity #acquisitions

🎙️ On the GrowCFO Webinar Masterclass, I had the pleasure of discussing valuable insights with Kevin Appleby where I revealed all the secrets to enhancing your business's value and a deep dive into my FACE methodology. This method encompasses fundraising, acquisition, consolidation, and exit strategies, all aimed at maximising your business’s valuation. 👉 Listen to the full conversation here: https://shorturl.at/mSP03 #AddThenMultiply #DavidReadsATM #ScaleUp #ExponentialGrowth #FACEmethology #AWebinarMasterclass #GrowCFO

🚀 Exciting news! Did you know that SlideDeckk isn't just your average presentation service? SlideDeckk is also your ultimate ally in crafting stellar merger and acquisition decks! 💼 And guess what? We're gearing up to welcome a few more new clients on board! 🎉 Here are some pro tips on what your M&A pitch deck should include: 1️⃣ Introduction: Let's kick off with a bang! Introduce your company and its irresistible value proposition. 2️⃣ Your Dream Team: Show off your stellar leadership and the brilliant minds behind your operation. 3️⃣ Problem-Solving Power: Nail down the exact problem your product or service tackles head-on. 4️⃣ Solution Showcase: Shine a spotlight on how your offering swoops in to save the day. 5️⃣ Revenue Revolution: Dive into the nitty-gritty of how your company rakes in the dough. 6️⃣ Standout Factor: What makes you the unicorn of your industry? Let's flaunt it! 7️⃣ Product Panorama: Paint a vivid picture of what you offer and how it's a game-changer. 8️⃣ Market Magic: Let's dissect your target market, its size, and the people who make it tick. 9️⃣ Competition Crush: Who else is playing in your sandbox? Let's show 'em how it's done! 🔟 Investment Insights: Lay out the financial landscape and the size of the prize you're after. 1️⃣1️⃣ Contact Craze: Ensure your contact details are front and center, ready for action! Crafting a jaw-dropping M&A deck is SlideDeckk specialty, and we're here to help you steal the show! Ready to elevate your pitch game? Let's chat! 📈 #MergersAndAcquisitions #PitchDeckPerfection #BusinessGrowth

2 years ago when I was writing Winning Moves, I talked to a bunch of super-successful buy-and-build CEOs/CXOs (including a few 10x'ers)... ...and a few themes kept coming up re: how to successfully grow through acquisition: ✅ Have a strategy, and stick to it. ✅ Generally, better to use acquisitions to go deeper in your core markets than wider into new, unfamiliar territory. There are exceptions, but further from the core = more risk. ✅ Pick the right markets to buy-and-build within (I talk in the book about the research on market criteria <> buy-and-build performance). ✅ Ensure you have a strong, add on-ready platform. Bolting onto a weak platform is like building on quicksand. ✅ Develop a clear value creation plan (including synergies) upfront. You want to be clear on where that value will come from—and have confidence that the juice is worth the squeeze—before stroking a big check. What else? #PrivateEquity #BuyAndBuild #SearchFunds

In M&A, there's a pervasive bias against divestitures. They’re often viewed as an admission of failure, a sign that management couldn’t make the most out of the assets they were given. But this mindset misses a crucial point: the real job of management isn't just to run assets—it’s to maximize their value. Jerome Combes-Knoke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Dotmatics, points out that many companies hold onto business units that no longer align with their strategic goals simply because selling them feels like giving up. By clinging to underperforming or misaligned assets, companies risk missing out on greater opportunities for growth and value creation. It’s time to reframe how we view divestitures. They aren’t a failure—they’re a strategic tool for ensuring that every asset is in the hands of the entity best positioned to grow and develop it. Get more insights from Jerome on the benefits of portfolio rebalancing through divestitures in our full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q02MldJJ0 #MAScience #MergersAndAcquisitions #PortfolioRebalancing #Divestitures

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From the CEO’s Desk: We take on a number of engagements that are not financially profitable to us in order to give young companies an opportunity to grow past their current limitations. Our gift to the world is to democratize expertise. Let’s flow! #ceo #growthcompany #ereflow

Hey check out this episode of Partner Playbook, where I sat down with my good friend Tonya Gentry to discuss ScalePad's major acquisitions, the launch of the community portal, what to expect from ScalePad Innovate on June 20th, and more. 🔥 https://ow.ly/YURk50SinOU #BusinessGrowth #MSPSuccess