iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

For software and technology founders considering a sale, the CIM is a strategic asset that can shape buyer perception, drive valuation, and accelerate deal momentum. For buyers, its the foundation for initial valuation modeling and due diligence planning. Buyers will assess scalability, defensibility, and technical debt.

Valuation 40

Valuation M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Business 40

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

For founders and CEOs, understanding the role of due diligence is essential to both maximizing valuation and ensuring a smooth transaction. But for sellers, its also a chance to demonstrate operational maturity, reduce perceived risk, and justify premium valuation multiples. Compliance: Are data privacy policies (e.g.,

M&A 40

M&A Valuation Debt Advisory 40

Beyond M&A

MARCH 18, 2025

A companys Slack history, for example, can tell you more than any architectural review. The Real Cost of Technical Debt (That No One Talks About) Technical debt isnt just about messy code. Its about the compounding cost of poor decisions ones that slow development, increase risk, and reduce exit valuations. The problem?

Investors 130

Investors Debt Mergers and Acquisitions Architecture 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Appraisal / Valuation Real estate appraisal is the process of valuing a property, which is essential when it is being sold. But it’s also important when a commercial real estate loan refinancing occurs, as the amount of new debt is based on the property’s value.

Private Equity 101

Private Equity Investment Banking Debt Funds 101

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Valuations are no longer driven by top-line growth alone. The Rule of 40 the sum of revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin has become a key benchmark for SaaS valuation. Clean Data Infrastructure and Scalable Architecture Especially in AI-driven businesses, the quality of data infrastructure is a critical diligence item.

Acquisitions 40

Acquisitions Valuation M&A Private Equity 40

Beyond M&A

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Understanding Strategy Debt in Tech Due Diligence In our Technology Due Diligence (Tech DD) engagements, we analyse the narratives of management teams to understand their unique journeys. What is Strategic Debt? Strategic debt occurs when leadership intentionally defers major technology improvements to focus on business expansion.

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