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KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

MergersCorp M&A International

KOTRA (Korea Trade Promotion Corporation initially, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency since 1995) is a state-funded trade and investment promotion organization operated and controlled by the Government of South Korea.

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Our startup handles a lot of user data. What privacy, security, or compliance documentation will acquirers expect us to provide (e.g., GDPR policies, SOC 2 certification)?

iMerge Advisors

Whether you're preparing for a strategic exit or simply fielding inbound interest, acquirers will scrutinize your data governance posture with the same rigor they apply to financials or IP ownership. Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. This often necessitates more comprehensive preparation and advanced business valuation services to gauge the true worth of your company.

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Our SaaS AI product uses several open-source libraries and models (some of which we’ve fine-tuned). What licensing or IP issues might that raise in an acquisition, and how can we prepare for them?

iMerge Advisors

If your product incorporates open-source components especially if youve fine-tuned or modified them its critical to understand the licensing implications and how they may affect your valuation, deal structure, or even deal viability. Create an Open Source Policy Buyers want to see that youve institutionalized OSS governance.

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Cooley’s 2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: M&A Slims Down in 2024, but Will Appetites Grow in 2025?

Cooley M&A

And in the face of valuation disconnects, dealmakers in the public company space were less likely to rely on increased contingent consideration (relative to upfront payments) long viewed as a bridge to a transaction in the life sciences space to get transactions over the finish line.

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Minority Investment: What SaaS Founders Should Know Before Selling a Stake

Software Equity Group

Founders may be able to raise more capital later at higher valuations, sell additional equity down the road, or buy out the minority investor depending on the deal structure. Governance Drag Governance drag refers to the way minority investments wind up with more influence over decision-making than founders want.

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Understanding Valuation: A Beginner’s Guide for Family Business Owners

Sun Acquisitions

Here is a beginner’s guide to understanding valuation for family businesses. Identify Your Valuation Goal: Before getting started, you must identify the overall objective you are trying to achieve with this process. Doing research ahead of time will help determine which valuation methods are best suited for your needs.