Market Insights

  1. Q2 2017 SaaS Industry Update

    Every owner/operator should be diligently tracking and benchmarking against their competition. Prospective customers are always shopping solutions, and a variety of factors contribute to their ultimate decision of whether to go with your company’s solution, or a competitor’s. Effectively keeping tabs on competitors allows you to make educated decisions on pricing, your product road map,…

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  2. Is the timing right for an M&A deal for my company?

    By: Wesley Legg Timing is key when it comes to M&A deals. When you are preparing for a transaction, there are both internal and external factors to consider: Internal Factors Internal factors include owner energy/passion, business performance and lifecycle, and the personal needs of the shareholder.  One of the largest internal considerations should be understanding…

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  3. A Night of Big Stars: Founders Presents Legacy Award

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham recently held their 6th Annual A Night of Big Stars, an event that showcases talented “Littles” that Big Brothers Big Sisters serves. This year the Littles were joined by Taylor Hicks. Because of the amazing support shown to this event, Big Brothers Big Sisters  is able to continue…

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  4. Q2 2017 Industrial Service Update

    The EIA predicts that global energy demand will increase nearly 50% by 2048. In order to support that growth, less expensive, more plentiful, and cleaner forms of energy will have to be used – making natural gas a likely candidate for the fuel of the future. The United States is the world’s top producer of…

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  5. Ex-Barclays Healthcare Investment Banker Joins Founders

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 24, 2017) — Founders Investment Banking, LLC today announced that Michael White has joined its firm as Managing Director of the newly formed Founders Healthcare Practice. Michael has over 20 years of experience advising healthcare clients on a range of strategic alternatives including IPOs, public and private equity and debt capital raises,…

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  6. Q2 2017 Oilfield Service Update

    By Duane Donner The oilfield water management market is a $26.7 billion industry, expected to grow ~30% from 2017 – 2020. Shifts in drilling techniques aimed at lowering breakeven prices have increased water usage per well by an average of 85% across all major shale basins, leading to a major ripple effect (pun intended) on…

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