In a time when exit strategies have pivoted, and options might be more limited, it is no surprise that secondary buyouts have rebounded. According to recent coverage from PitchBook, secondary buyouts are making up a larger...more
History is often written by reference to “before” and “after.” In this blog, we posit that “before” refers to the “bull market” that ended in January 2022, and “after” refers to everything that – happened, is happening, and...more
We have seen the IPO market stall, and the SPAC boom is now bust. So, what options are there for private companies looking to enter the public market in today’s economic climate? A transaction structured as a “reverse...more
4/24/2023
/ Capital Raising ,
Foreign Ownership ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Integration ,
Liability ,
Liquidity ,
Market Volatility ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reverse Mergers ,
Shareholders ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Valuation
At the beginning of any new year, startup founders are faced with a choice: stay the course, grow or sell. With significant market headwinds, soaring inflation, and an interest rate environment that looks to be rising as far...more
1/11/2023
/ Business Development ,
Capital Raising ,
Equity ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Interest Rates ,
Investors ,
Liquidity ,
Mergers ,
Price Inflation ,
Selling a Business ,
Startups ,
Valuation
There was great speculation that the decreased valuations of 2022 would lead to a surge in M&A activity; however, activity this year has been much lower than anticipated. A multitude of factors have slowed down M&A this year...more
An initial public offering (IPO) is a crucial time in the life of a company and its stakeholders. Initial investors, employees, and executives can profit from the public listing, and the company can raise additional capital....more