Article Originally Published on Dallas Business Journal in July 2021. By: Catherine Leffert The private equity merger and acquisition environment in North Texas has seen a flurry of activity so far this year, with high-dollar transactions and fast closings only part of the equation in the hottest deal market in decades. The factors driving these…
A near-doubling of the capital gains rate and the tightening of the step-up in basis loophole would make a sale expensive. Published in Financial Planning magazine in its July 2021 edition. By: Lynnley Browning The Biden administration has promised that family-owned businesses and farms won’t suffer under its proposed tax hikes on the wealthy, the…
Noteable & Quateable: “Something that potential investors must understand: we do not chase revenue as theprimary driver of our business. Shopify has been about empowering merchants since itwas founded, and we have always prioritized long-term value over short-term revenueopportunities. We don’t see this changing.” Shopify Co-Founder, Tobias Lutke “The future of SaaS will be defined…
The Annual Founders Family Lake Day was held last Saturday at the beautiful Lake Martin. The Founders team, along with their families and some friends of the firm, enjoyed a day of fun on the water, food, and fellowship. Though this summer has been a wet one, the rain held out and the weather was…
If you are interested in learning more about the SAAS industry or want to take a deep dive into the current state of the market, read through our Q2 SAAS Market Newsletter to learn more. Our update includes: Market Quotes & Insights Software Valuation Trends Recent Transactions Valuation & Growth Metrics Operating Statistics Balance…
At Founders, our purpose is to grow leaders and build lasting relationships. We work steadfastly on supporting and developing the team into the leaders we know they can become and creating an environment conducive to relationship development. In addition to the other events Founders hosts throughout the year, in 2021 we have added regular team…