TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

Hopin , the virtual events startup that saw its star (and valuation) rise quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is most definitely coming down to earth. All of these will be added to RingCentral’s video solutions business, adding events to its existing offerings in meetings, webinars and video “rooms.”

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Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In the context of SaaS M&A, buyers and investors hold a similar sentiment: high customer retention can boost your company’s valuation. Instead of setting this task aside, we want to share guidance on improving this area of your business for operational growth and M&A purposes.

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Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In the context of SaaS M&A, buyers and investors hold a similar sentiment: high customer retention can boost your company’s valuation. Instead of setting this task aside, we want to share guidance on improving this area of your business for operational growth and M&A purposes.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2020

On September 24, Cooley M&A partner, Garth Osterman, moderated a webinar on the current trend in going public: SPACs! Key highlights from the webinar are summarized below and a link to the recording can be found here. Valuation Certainty. Competition / Variation. Another feature of SPAC 3.0 Fewer Redemptions. SPAC vs. IPO.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 11, 2024

A sound SaaS pricing strategy can help your company win more customers, reduce churn , drive growth and profitability, and ultimately lead to a higher valuation. Here are a few key concepts to consider as you ponder your pricing strategy, taken from my recent webinar with Steven Forth, Co-Founder and CEO of Ibbaka.

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Software Equity Group

MAY 2, 2023

SaaS leaders usually understand this, but they are often less clear on how to create a strong GTM that, in turn, improves valuation. Panelists shared a few favorites: Josh cites sales engagement tools that give him reliable contact data, like Salesloft and Zoominfo. Doing this successfully means monitoring several different factors.

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Software Equity Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

While significant tax differences exist among them, C Corps, S Corps, and LLCs share some standard features to know before digging into comparison details. Most notably, only C Corp shares qualify for the QSBS exclusion that lets you shelter up to $10M of capital gains from federal taxes. C Corp vs. S Corp vs. LLC: How Do They Compare?

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