iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. How do they add value beyond introductions?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition. How do they add value beyond introductions?

M&A 40

M&A Boutique Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions 40

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

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Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g., So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.”

Equities 105

Equities Valuation Financial Statement Financial Modeling 105

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

The investing activities comprise the long-term asset purchase or sale. In contrast, the financing activities involve all transactions that affect the equity and liabilities of a company. Investing Activities = The cash transactions related to the acquisition and sale of long-term assets.

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Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

COGS is a key metric private equity investors and strategic buyers use to evaluate companies. In a business selling a material product, your volume of sales requires you to increase the amount you spend on materials to produce said product. Sales and marketing expenses. This means no commissions should be counted as COGS.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Working within the tire and service industry, I’m often asked the steps companies can take to prepare a business for sale and attract investors. How do I prepare my business for sale or to attract investors? It is important to ensure your financials or your point-of-sale reports clearly separate revenue from these different sources.

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Tyton Partners

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Key areas of focus for investment include technology platforms that enhance learning outcomes, services improving operational efficiency, and innovative financial models that make education more affordable and sustainable.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

There is some overlap because at the large banks, wealth management clients often get early/privileged access to investment banking products, such as upcoming IPOs, equity/debt offerings, or new investment products. Note that the scope is more limited in “pure” WM roles; you’ll do more non-portfolio work in private banking.)

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 8, 2025

This article outlines the key stages of a successful software company sale, with insights tailored to founders and executives navigating the M&A landscape. Your answers will shape the type of buyers you target from strategic acquirers to private equity firms or growth investors. Timing also matters.

M&A 40

M&A Valuation Private Equity Negotiation 40

Software Equity Group

APRIL 9, 2024

It’s exciting when a private equity investor or strategic buyer shows interest in your company, but it’s essential not to get carried away, especially early in the courting process. Don’t view the sale of your firm as a zero-sum game. What data will investors need as they consider a sale?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Here’s how these strategies compare on the “trading vs. private equity” spectrum: The big selling point of the “middle” strategies – special situations and distressed – is that their returns are relatively uncorrelated with the overall market , and they have greater potential upside than something like merger arbitrage.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Key Drivers of Software Company Valuation Buyerswhether strategic acquirers or private equity firmsevaluate a range of quantitative and qualitative factors. Firms like iMerge specialize in helping software founders prepare for exit, from financial modeling to buyer outreach. Here are the most influential: 1.

Valuation 40

Valuation M&A Profitability Discounted Cash Flow 40

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

If you have an engineering background, you might get hired for your ability to read and interpret technical analyses such as feasibility reports and help bankers incorporate them into financial model assumptions. One example is Steel Dynamics, which we feature in our main financial modeling course.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Potential for Revenue Growth – Can the team monetize more effectively via the sale of additional streaming/broadcast rights?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

We sometimes get questions about why we dont offer an equity research course. People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. public markets roles ( hedge funds , asset management , etc.),

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 11, 2023

While people obsess over investment banking and private equity, other sectors within finance, such as commercial real estate (CRE) , often go ignored. The exit opportunities are also quite good because many appraisal professionals get into development, investment sales, lending, and even real estate private equity roles.

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Beyond M&A

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Case Study: When Engineering Becomes a Liability The company had already received its first tranche of Private Equity investment. A-list clients, a healthy P&L, and a strong sales pipeline. A financial model breaking down cost, value, effort, and time. However, no Tech DD had been performed before the deal.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 28, 2025

The Private Credit Recruiting Process The same on-cycle and off-cycle recruiting processes in private equity also exist in private credit, but off-cycle recruiting represents a much higher percentage of the total. The private equity mega-funds with huge credit arms (Ares, Apollo, etc.) A: See above.

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Lake Country Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

Identify Prospective Buyers Finding the right buyer is essential for a successful sale. Financial Buyers : Private equity firms and investment groups interested in businesses with strong cash flow and growth potential. Transition Planning : Advisors help establish a smooth handover, ensuring business continuity post-sale.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 12, 2025

Key components of a strong deal include: Valuation: Based on EBITDA, ARR, or revenue multiples, depending on your model. Tax efficiency: Asset vs. stock sale, and how proceeds are taxed (see Tax Law Changes and the Impact on Personal Taxes ). Deal structure: Cash vs. stock, upfront vs. deferred payments, earn-outs, and escrows.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 30, 2025

Financial Modeling and Valuation: When you analyze a potential investment in CVC, you might look ahead to potential synergies if your firm ends up acquiring the startup in the future. Institutional VCs take a more holistic view and care more about whether a market is promising in general. Is Corporate Venture Capital Right for You?

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Lake Country Advisors

MARCH 13, 2025

Licensing and Permits Sectors like healthcare and construction often require the seamless transfer or renewal of licenses to maintain business operations post-sale. Contract Structuring and Dispute Resolution Poorly structured agreements can lead to post-sale legal challenges.

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