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Emerging stronger from a downturn at growth-stage companies

November 13, 2019

Dave Welsh, a member and head of TMT growth equity for KKR's private equity platform, shares his strategies for how growth-stage companies can thrive during an economic downturn.

Early stage companies: Get ready to be punched in the face

February 16, 2016

While early stage companies have enjoyed a very favorable funding environment recently, Sand Hill East's Josh Burwick argues that those without a solid business plan may face a wake up call in 2016.

How you're derailing your startup before it gets off the ground

January 21, 2016

There are many steps involved in starting a business and lots of potential for making mistakes, writes Jeremy Sutter in a post for PitchBook. Many of these mistakes could be very expensive in the long run.

The killer of early stage startups

January 8, 2016

As venture capital investment dollars become more guarded and less deals are happening, avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls becomes even more important. One of those pitfalls is the illusive pursuit of the big logo.

The biggest security concerns startups face

January 5, 2016

Cybersecurity is quickly emerging as one of the most important threats to businesses in 2015 and beyond. Here are three major forms of attacks that startups may face and why they are so dangerous.

The next boost for B2B PE/VC?

December 18, 2015

Private equity and venture capital firms investing in B2C verticals have for some time embraced branding as a key to creating growth and value —but those focused on B2B have been slow to leverage brand as a growth engine.

Looking for Hidden Value? Understanding the Total Cost of Ownership Can Give Investors an Edge

November 9, 2015

While many of today’s private equity investors hold plenty of capital, frequently they find too few companies for sale in which to invest. To identify value that competitors miss, one area PE investors can focus on is workforce management.

Unitranche deals: What you need to know about agreements among lenders

October 15, 2015

In a post for PitchBook, Jenner & Block partners Neil Cummings, G. Thomas Stromberg and Richard Levin explain what you need to know about agreements among lenders in unitranche financings. The post covers topics such as voting provisions, buyout rights, right of first offer or refusal, bankruptcy-related issues and much more.

Better M&A with Technology Business Management

September 25, 2015

As merger and acquisition activity heats up, IT leaders need to be prepared to take a more active role in ensuring that value is properly assessed before the transaction is completed, and then delivered during the integration process that follows.

Industry analysts: an untapped resource for VCs

September 10, 2015

No doubt you have a variety of experts and resources that help you stay ahead of the curve. But do you ever wonder who influences your influencers? One answer is research firms.

The new pace of venture capital fundraising? Why early stage VCs are fundraising faster than ever

September 3, 2015

Early stage VCs have been coming back to fundraise faster and this trend may persist if financing dynamics continue at their current pace. In a post using PitchBook Data, Sapphire Ventures' Winter Mead explores the topic.

4 startups reshaping the business landscape

August 20, 2015

While the major disrupters of the previous decade are well known, new startups that promise to reshape even more legacy industries are forming every day. Here’s a snapshot of four with the biggest potential to change the way we do business.

Strategic planning at portfolio cos.: helping management get on the right path

June 23, 2015

By providing analytical leverage, thought partnership and process roadmap support during the strategic planning process, PE professionals can sharply increase the likelihood that a portfolio company’s strategy is robust, pragmatic and executable, writes Blue Ridge Partners managing director Tory Ramaker.

Renaming in M&A situations: If, when, how and why (or why not)

June 2, 2015

Your business pulled the trigger on a merger or acquisition. Congratulations! You just entered a world of new capabilities, efficiencies and opportunities. You’ve also invited a million questions about your new organization, starting with this one: Who are you now?

Setting Them Up for Success: Acquisition and Transition in the Organizational Culture

May 27, 2015

In a post for the PitchBook Blog, The Keystone Group's Jeff Alvis writes on how inattentive/poor culture integration is "one of the main reasons industry leaders cite when they describe outcomes that, in retrospect, were unnecessarily or unknowingly 'set up for failure.'"