Thought Leaders
My Merger Didn’t Go the Way I Expected. Here’s What I Learned — and What Every Founder Must Prepare for.
Signed term sheets don't guarantee smooth deals — here's what founders rarely hear about M&A before they sell.
M&A
Building a Business
How to Create Value from a Merger in 4 Steps
M&A can be more successful when acquiring companies know what to look for and involve the right people to give them the right information.
Tech
Why Now Is the Time for Technology Companies to Explore M&A Opportunities
In times of uncertainty, companies are often more likely to engage in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to gain market share or merge their position.
By Steve Taplin
Marketing
What’s Driving Advertising M&A in the Year Ahead
The evolving media landscape is creating new opportunities for revenue, influenced by several converging factors. This has laid the groundwork for unprecedented advertising-related M&A activity this year.
By Rajeev Goel
Thought Leaders
Cultural Fit Can Make or Break an M&A Deal
One of the most critical components for success -- cultural fit -- often falls by the wayside.
By Rick Hall
Building a Business
Successful M&A Strategies for Startups
M&As can act as a massive growth engine, but deals must be carried out strategically to avoid the high failure rate.
By Tom Livne
Business News
Third Quarter Deals Break All Records in Biggest M&A Boom
M&A deals worth $4.33 trillion have been made to-date in 2021, breaking the previous high $4.1 trillion hit in 2007.
Thought Leaders
Trust, Alignment, Leadership: One CTO’s Tips for a Smooth Transition During a Remote M&A
Covid-19 slowed M&A activity, but there were still many large deals and IPOs last year.
Building a Business
Mergers May Mean More Money, but You Can’t Put a Price on Freedom
You may be tempted by that flashy merger deal, but here are a few reasons you should think twice before diving in.
By Brett Hyman
Thought Leaders
When Acquiring a Company, Don’t Forget About the People
The technology and talent acquired -- especially in high tech -- are the most valuable assets secured from an integration.
By Andy Marsh
Business Accounting
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know to Be Successful on the Exchange
An M&A might be good for the bank, but is it good for your company? Going public on the right exchange might be the answer to your funding dilemmas.