OCTOBER 8, 2024
How M&A Fosters Innovation
Explore how antitrust limits on tech M&A impact startup innovation, valuations, and competitive dynamics in 2024. Data shows 12-year low in deals.
Exits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Will We See a Better Exit Market Next Year?
Explore how Fed rate cuts impact startup exits: New data shows 10-65% increase in venture-backed M&A activity when rates drop. Key insights for founders & VCs.
APRIL 29, 2024
Massive Acquisitions in Software Startups
Analyze how mega-deals drive software startup M&A trends, with billion-dollar acquisitions accounting for 53%+ of total value. Key data from 2012-2021 reveals market patterns.
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Fastest Growing Software Sectors in 2024
Discover which software sectors lead growth in 2024: Security (29%) and Data (23%) outpace Fintech & SaaS, commanding 2x higher revenue multiples.
JANUARY 7, 2024
Make Hay When the Sun Shines : Liquidity in Startup Exits
Analyze startup exit volatility: 82% chance of 77%+ value swings yearly. Key insights on timing liquidity events in venture capital markets, from web3 to SaaS.
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Why Startup M&A in 2024 Will Rebound
Discover why 2024 startup M&A will surge, backed by $50.2B in take-private deals and key SaaS trends. Data-driven analysis for founders and VCs.
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The Impact of Anti-trust on M&A in Startupland
Explore how antitrust actions impact startup M&A, with 69% of tech market cap now under regulatory pressure. Key analysis for founders & VCs.
OCTOBER 15, 2023
What Loom & Klaviyo Indicate about Exit Valuations
Analyze how Loom & Klaviyo's exit valuations compare to market shifts, revealing key SaaS trends. Data shows -36% vs. +20% normalized returns in 2023.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Cisco & Splunk Continue the Trend of SaaS Take Privates
Analyze Cisco's $28B Splunk acquisition: Key SaaS metrics, AI implications, and valuation insights for the 37% growing data analytics leader.
AUGUST 7, 2023
How Will a Venture Capital Recovery Feel? Observations from 2008
Analyzing the 2008 financial crisis recovery: How venture capital markets rebounded with 0.98 correlation to public markets. Key patterns for today's downturn.