Market Insights

  1. Founders’ Early Education Market Update: Q3 2023

    In this edition of Founders’ Early Education Market Newsletter, our team shares a curated collection of data from the early education industry. The newsletter includes data points highlighting: Macro-economic trends Latest early education valuations Alerts about major recent transactions A look into the Early Education Buyer Universe (see below for a preview) If you or…

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  2. Transaction Readiness

    By: Neal England Preparing to sell your company is a complex and emotional process that requires careful planning and execution to achieve a desired outcome. Regardless of the seller’s motivation, there are preparation measures to undertake that will increase the chances of success and maximize enterprise valuation. Preparation… THEN Execution Many owners underestimate the importance…

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  3. Founders Team Training with Pastor Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands

    Founders Advisors was honored to hear from founding senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, Pastor Chris Hodges. Based in Birmingham, AL, Church of the Highlands has 26 campuses throughout Alabama and into Columbus, Georgia. Pastor Chris is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, co-founder of Association of Related Churches (ARC), and founder &…

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  4. Due Diligence Management: Tips for Potential Sellers

    By: Swede Umbach Signing a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) represents an exciting milestone in the process of selling a business. After weeks of underwriting, marketing the company, down-selecting bidders, and negotiating the LOI, founders initially feel like the hard part of a process is over. In truth, the most difficult stretch is yet to come….

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  5. The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma – Selling When Things are Going Well

    By: Chris Weingartner A common refrain we hear from owners of MSPs is that they’re hesitant to consider bringing on a partner or selling their business when things are going well.  We completely understand, as life is easier when you are growing, customers are happy, and margins are strong.  However, we’ve also seen the opposite,…

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  6. When Is the Right Time to Start Thinking About Exploring an M&A Transaction?

    By: Evan Klisares In the ever-evolving landscape for Power & Infrastructure businesses, growth and expansion are essential for long-term success. One strategic avenue that companies often consider is mergers and acquisitions (M&A). M&A transactions have the potential to reshape the trajectory of a company, unlock new opportunities, and enhance its market position. However, timing plays…

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