7 Things to Consider Before a Startup Acquisition

Originally published in ReadWrite. Startup acquisitions often don’t go as planned—often because the founders don’t know what to expect and how to ensure they’re getting the right deal. While getting acquired is something many young startups hope, dream and sometimes even plan for, the actual deal doesn’t always follow the script. One reason startup acquisitions often don’t go as planned is that the founders may not know what to expect and how to ensure they’re getting the right deal. That’s especially true if it’s an early exit—before the company has fully matured. So we asked seven young founders from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)—many of whom have been through the acquisition process—to share reasons why an early-stage exit might not work out, along with their best advice for making sure things do go as planned: 1. Prepare Records And Documents When there are different perspectives on how a company should …
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