Category Archives: Industry Reports

  1. Insurance Brokerage: Q4 2023 Market Insights

    In this edition of Founder’s Insurance Brokerage Q4 2023 Update, our team provides valuable insights from the marketplace based on the fourth quarter. Estimates predict that the final 2023 deal count will land north of 40,000 transactions, which would rank as third highest year on record, driven primarily by increased transaction counts in both Q3 and…

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  2. Fastener Distribution Sector Update | February 2024

    In this edition of Founders’ Fastener Distribution February 2024 Sector Update, we take a look at trends as they relate to the Public Market, Transaction Activity, and Active Consolidators over recent years. The report also includes a deep dive into our Specialty Distribution coverage at Founders, as well as recent transactions in the space. Three takeaways…

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  3. SaaS Newsletter | February 2024

    This edition of Founders’ February 2024 SaaS Market Newsletter includes: SaaS M&A Update: 2023 Recap + 2024 Outlook Silicon Y’all 2024 Date Announcement Introduction to our recently launched Investment Grade Coaching & Advisory Board Program – a 12-month peer group and value creation program for SaaS entrepreneurs Comments and insights from industry experts Update on Founders’…

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  4. MarTech Market Update | February 2024

    In the MarTech February 2024 Market Update, we highlight public market trends, M&A activity, and some of the more active buyers/investors. We also share key performance indicators and valuation trends for sub-sectors within the MarTech and Marketing Services space. We’ve curated the latest market commentary and shared some relevant, founder-focused content from around the web. The…

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  5. Founders’ Specialty Distribution 2H 2023 Sector Update

    In this edition of Founders’ Specialty Distribution 2H 2023 Sector Update, we discuss how the major specialty distribution companies navigated macroeconomic challenges in 2H 2023. We also look into key trends including what the major players are predicting for 2024 and beyond, their valuation and trading statistics, and notable transactions over the past year. Ever since…

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  6. Industrial Newsletter: Q3 2023

    In this edition of Founders’ Q3 Industrial Newsletter, our team highlights trends in the private markets and spotlights the industrial and facility services sector. Since our last installment in the second quarter, significant developments have unfolded, shaping the landscape of private markets. Our newsletter delves into those as well as key occurrences and analyze their…

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