Category Archives: Industry Reports

  1. Q1 2017 Oilfield Service Update

    As reported in the first quarter Oilfield Service (OFS) Newsletter, 2017 has been a great year for those servicing the oilfield. OPEC’s decision to reduce output by 1.2MM bo/d in November of 2016 kicked off an energy rebound that has brought a renewed sense of security to those servicing the industry. Rig counts have increased…

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  2. SaaS Market Newsletter – Q4 Industry Update

    By: Zane Tarence In this edition of the SaaS Market Newsletter, we discuss the power of incentives as our Quarterly Tip. At Founders’ fourth annual SaaS & Internet Summit, one of the mentors, Matt Hamilton of Summit Partners, shared how he and the Summit team view the power of incentives and their ability to influence…

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  3. SaaS Market Newsletter – Q3 Industry Update

    By: Zane Tarence In this edition of the SaaS Market Newsletter, we discuss hiring best practices as our Quarterly Tip. At Founders’ fourth annual SaaS & Internet Summit, one of the mentors, Matt Picciano of Alpine Investors, shared hiring best practices based on research he and his team have compiled. We go over these research…

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  4. Founders’ Consumer Landscape

    Founders has advised several consumer-focused companies recently and is in process with and outdoor/household product and food and beverage company. There are many recurring themes within the industry that business owners should take into consideration as they think about growing and expanding their business. Founders’ Consumer Update details the landscape of public consumer companies including…

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  5. Deal Options in a Turning Oilfield Services Market

    By: Duane Donner As reported in our August Oilfield Services (OFS) Newsletter, Energy M&A sentiment is increasing; we have seen a slew of transactions announced in recent weeks. These transactions, which were initiated during a period of higher uncertainty, are now being closed with guarded optimism. This recent optimism is being manifested by the sustained…

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