Founders has recently hired four analysts to enhance their growing team. Hayes Musser, Nick Pope, Scott David, and Randy Freeman have joined Founders team with the primary responsibility of supporting transaction principals in the execution of deals across the firm. Hayes is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and graduated magna cum laude from the University of…
By: Gene Bazemore According to Capital IQ and Founders’ proprietary sources, M&A and private placement activity in the third quarter of 2019 increased 1.6% versus the same quarter in the previous year. M&A and private placement activity was down 1% quarter over quarter. Transaction activity in the Dallas – Fort Worth market continues to be…
By: John Sinders Concerned About a Slowdown? Try the International Markets. Over the last two years, much of the focus in the oil and gas industry has been on the tremendous growth in the U.S. land shale fields, which have been the most prolific producers, and thus largest consumers of oilfield products and services. Domestic…
September 25th-27th Founders hosted its first Multi-Unit Summit at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin on the Emerald Coast in Florida. The Founders team welcomed top CEOs and leaders in the multi-unit community to network, enjoy Southern hospitality and cuisine, and tap into the wisdom and expertise of the elite group of participants. The three-day event gave…
By: Brad Johnson A topic that we’re discussing more often with software investors is artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) within SaaS applications. While most of the capital directed at AI/ML is still venture-based, growth equity firms are seeing an increased number of businesses leveraging these algorithms. We’ve attempted to summarize the perspective of…
By: Zane Tarence The Q2 2019 SaaS Market Newsletter includes: Comments and insights from industry experts FAQ: AI/ML considerations for SaaS businesses Valuation multiples and recent transaction data Benchmark operating statistics Follow the link to read the Newsletter – Industry Update Q2 2019. Also included in this edition of our SaaS Market Newsletter is information…