Founders recently hired two analysts, Matt Roden and William Short, to support the expanding firm. Their primary responsibility is supporting principals in the execution of deals across the firm. Their duties include conducting industry and company research, preparing financial analysis, and facilitating due diligence. Mr. Roden served as a summer analyst for the firm, while…
Applied Ultrasonics designs, manufactures, and sells equipment for extending the life of metal structures and components. The company’s products and services provide a solution to the metal improvement industry that protects vital investments in heavy equipment and infrastructure. Applied Ultrasonics delivers Ultrasonic Impact Technology, a patented treatment that improves the structure and properties of metals…
By: Duane Donner Founders recently hosted their North Texas Private Company CEO Forum at the Petroleum Club in Dallas, Texas. The Founders Forum was attended by 17 executives representing 16 Texas and Louisiana companies. Robert Dye, Chief Economist from Comerica provided a macroeconomic update, Brian Hegi, Managing Director at Prophet Equity, delivered a buyer’s perspective…
By: Zane Tarence In the 2Q Edition of the SaaS Market Newsletter, our Quarterly Tip examines the “new” SaaS income statement. Many companies are moving away from the traditional product based business model of focusing on impressive sounding product features, and shifting to putting their customers’ needs at the center of their product development. Focusing…
By: Wesley Legg Private equity funds have raised over $760B since 2012 and have $500B in dry powder for private company buyouts. Because of the proliferation of private equity funds loaded with cash and all competing with one another to put money to work in private companies, middle-market business owners are getting more and more…
By: Duane Donner In this August edition of the Oilfield Services Newsletter, we share commentary on the improving M&A sentiment in the oil and gas market as well as the recent projections that Founders and Spears & Associates produced on a recent project. This project involved a detailed projection of new wells by region and…