Market Insights

  1. Founders Advises Payroll Integrations in Growth Equity Investment from Arthur Ventures

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (November 2, 2023) – Founders is pleased to announce that Payroll Integrations has closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Arthur Ventures, a Minneapolis-based growth equity firm with deep expertise in B2B software. Payroll Integrations provides direct two-way connections between payroll providers and benefit platforms as an integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS). Payroll Integrations…

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  2. Founders Hosts 2023 Fall Heritage Forum at Pursell Farms

    Founders recently hosted the annual Fall Heritage Forum at the beautiful Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama. The 48-hour retreat is a unique opportunity for high-capacity leaders to engage in teaching sessions, panel Q&A’s, small group discussions, fireside chats, casual socializing, recreation, and 5-star meals all centered around the theme of: living a purposeful life of…

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  3. Home Services M&A Update: Q3 2023

    In this edition of Founders’ Home Services M&A Update, our team shares a curated collection of data from the industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Macro-economic trends Latest home service valuations Alerts about major recent transactions A look into home service private equity buyer universe Global M&A stats (see below for a preview) If you…

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  4. Efficient Customer Acquisition: A Make or Break for Your SaaS Business

    By: William Short If you are the owner or operator of a SaaS business, customer acquisition efficiency is a critical metric that can make or break your business. Efficient customer acquisition ensures that you are growing your customer base in a cost-effective manner, and with the market continuing to emphasize and value profitability and growth…

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  5. Power & Infrastructure: Q3 2023 M&A Update

    In this edition of Founders Power & Infrastructure M&A Market Update for Q3 2023, our team highlights trends in the marketplace, including, deal volume (strategic and financial), a look into select financial transactions, the representative E&C buyer landscape, valuation trends from the past quarter, and access to our Power & Infrastructure assessment software that scores…

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  6. Founders Advises Raney’s Truck Center in Acquisition by FleetPride

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (October 10, 2023) – Founders is pleased to announce that certain principals of Founders Advisors advised Raney’s Truck Center (“Raney’s”) in its acquisition by FleetPride (“FleetPride”). Since 1957, Raney’s Truck Center has been a leader in the heavy duty truck parts and truck repair industry. The company specializes in offering the latest technologies…

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