Market Insights

  1. Alabama M&A Activity Q2 2018

    By: Wesley Legg According to Capital IQ and Founders proprietary sources, there were an estimated 38 transactions involving Alabama companies completed in the third quarter of 2018, which is equivalent to the number of transactions in the same quarter of the previous year. M&A and private placement activity was up 15% quarter over quarter. Transaction…

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  2. Dallas – Fort Worth M&A Activity Q3 2018

    By: Gene Bazemore According to Capital IQ and Founders’ proprietary sources, M&A and private placement activity in the third quarter of 2018 increased 4% versus the same quarter in the previous year. Transaction activity in the Dallas – Fort Worth market continues to be diversified with Information Technology, Industrials, and Consumer representing the top three…

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  3. Topics to Consider in a Merger

    By: Duane Donner When a business owner is considering selling their company, it is likely that one of the options available will be merging with a similar company in an adjacent market. These types of transactions can be the best option to consider from a valuation perspective, but there are various other factors that need…

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  4. Institutional Capital Readiness

    By: Zane Tarence For SaaS businesses seeking institutional capital, operational sophistication and data integrity are critical. Running a business day-to-day while maintaining a focus on operational sophistication can be a daunting task. For SaaS business owners looking for guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, Justin and Anna Talerico at Married2Growth have compiled an Institutional Capital Readiness Report…

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  5. Founders Advises Minimizer in its Equity Investment by Capital Partners

    DALLAS, TX – Founders Advisors is pleased to announce that Minimizer, LLC (“Minimizer”) received equity investment from Capital Partners on August 31, 2018. Capital Partners will assume majority ownership with its equity investment. Minimizer was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors. Headquartered in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Minimizer is a leading manufacturer and distributor of…

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  6. 2018 Annual Big Brother Big Sister Bowl for Kids Sake

    We had a great time Bowling for Kids’ Sake with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham recently. The semi-annual event raises money to help pair more Bigs and Littles and provide ongoing support for children, families, and volunteers. The Founders team loves a little friendly competition and supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters. You can check out…

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