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Jul 24, 2026

Ten Things Private Equity Checks Before They Write the Cheque

A sponsor is not buying your business. They are buying the confidence that it keeps working after they own it. Everything on the checklist b...

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Jul 24, 2026

Earn-Out Structures That Cost Tech Founders at Closing

Earn-out structures can quietly cost tech founders millions. Here's what the fine print actually means and how to protect your payout at the...

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Jul 3, 2026

The Three Deal Terms That Have Moved Against Sellers in 2026

The headline price still looks familiar. The math underneath it has changed.A pattern shows up in almost every deal that closes in 2026. The...

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Jun 26, 2026

The Window Is Shorter Than You Think

Why the time between "I should think about selling" and "the data room is open" runs faster than founders plan forA common shape of conversa...

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Jun 4, 2026

How to Structure Your Tech M&A Deal to Maximize After-Tax Proceeds and Minimize Founder Risk

The $47 Million Tax Mistake That Could Have Been Avoided A SaaS founder I know sold his company for $85 million last year. After taxes, leg...

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Apr 10, 2026

Earnout Traps Founders Must Negotiate Before Selling

Earnout traps cost technology founders millions at closing. Learn how buyers structure earnouts, where deals go wrong, and how to negotiate ...

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Apr 10, 2026

How Deal Structure Impacts Your Final Take Home Proceeds

Deal structure determines how much of your sale price you actually keep. Cash at closing, earnouts, rollovers, and working capital pegs can ...

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Jan 2, 2026

The Role of Management Depth in Lower-Middle-Market Acquisitions

Management depth is one of the most scrutinized risk factors in lower-middle-market acquisitions, directly affecting valuation, deal structu...

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Oct 7, 2025

Negotiating with PE vs. Strategic Buyers: What Changes in Term Sheets

PE vs. strategic buyer term sheets look very different. Understanding those differences before you get an offer can be worth millions in you...

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Sep 26, 2025

Why Deal Structure Can Be as Important as Valuation

Deal structure in M&A can determine how much of your headline valuation you actually pocket. Here's why the terms matter as much as the pric...

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