Key Elements of a Successful Acquisition

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

In acquiring a company, there are indicators pointing to success.

Here are the key elements leading to a successful acquisition:

Outgoing CEOs

Acquirers with outgoing CEOs often lead to successful outcomes.

They have the ability to project their vision onto others.

Their personality can sway the negotiations to a successful conclusion.

Matching cultures.

Companies with dissimilar cultures often struggle to make the acquisition successful.

It's best to match company cultures when seeking an acquisition.

Early acquirers.

Acquisitions come in waves as the market dynamics change.

Those who move early do better as there's a better selection.

Those who arrive late will find the best ones already taken.

Experience with acquisitions.

Those companies that make many acquisitions have an advantage over those that make few.

With each acquisition comes more experience, which can be applied to the next one.

Consider these key elements in your acquisition process.

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Should You Start a VC Fund?

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

There are more venture capital funds in the market today than ever before.

It's never been easier to launch a VC fund.

Here are some key steps to consider before launching one.

Do you have a track record in startup investing?

Limited Partners in the fund will want to know that the team has experience deploying capital.

If you don't have a track record, consider partnering with someone who does.

How will your fund stand out from the crowd?

While it's easier to start a fund, there are many VC funds in the market today.

Consider focusing on a niche or segment of the market that is not already well covered.

How does the fund leverage your current investing?

It's best to start a fund that extends the investing already underway.

Having your own money in will help greatly with raising funding from investors.

Do you have the time and commitment to see the fund through to completion?

Most funds are deployed in the first three years but require ongoing support and maintenance for up to ten years.

Consider carefully the support offered and the strategy behind follow-on funding.

Answer these questions before launching your VC fund.

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How To Create a Herd Effect With Investors

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

In raising funding, it's important to create a herd effect.

A herd effect is building a larger group of investors that gives your fundraiser credibility.

Here are some key steps to create a herd effect with investors.

First, show how other investors have either invested or are following your deal.

The more investors focus on your deal, the greater its value of it.

This shows others have reviewed the deal and decided to join.

This gives investors confidence that the basic diligence has been done by others.

Show the diversity of investor types, including angels, venture capital, family offices, and others who are in the deal.

This shows there's broad-based support beyond family and friends funding.

Call out high-profile individuals who are in the deal.

This indicates you can attract brand-name investors.

Roll up the investment value of all those who are circling the deal, including interest and committed.

This shows there's ample interest in the deal.

Show how there's more investor interest than there is availability in the round.

This creates the FOMO -- fear of missing out that spurs some investors to join.

Capture investor comments about the deal and share with others, as investors care a great deal about what other investors think.

Consider these steps in creating a herd effect around your fundraiser.

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