https://pitchbook.com/tag/guest-contributor guest-contributor en-US Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/emerging-stronger-from-a-downturn-at-growth-stage-companies 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. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/emerging-stronger-from-a-downturn-at-growth-stage-companies https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/early-stage-companies-get-ready-to-be-punched-in-the-face 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. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/early-stage-companies-get-ready-to-be-punched-in-the-face https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-youre-derailing-your-startup-before-it-gets-off-the-ground There are many steps involved in starting a business and lots of potential for making mistakes. Many of these mistakes could be very expensive in the long run. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-youre-derailing-your-startup-before-it-gets-off-the-ground https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-killer-of-early-stage-startups As VC investment dollars become more guarded and less deals are happening, avoiding the most common mistakes and pitfalls becomes even more important. One of those is the illusive pursuit of big logo. Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-killer-of-early-stage-startups https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-biggest-security-concerns-startups-face 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. Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-biggest-security-concerns-startups-face https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-next-boost-for-b2b-pevc PE and VC 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. Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-next-boost-for-b2b-pevc https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/looking-for-hidden-value-understanding-the-total-cost-of-ownership-can-give-investors-an-edge While many PE investors hold plenty of capital, frequently they find too few companies in which to invest. To identify value that competitors miss, one area investors can focus on is workforce mgmt. Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/looking-for-hidden-value-understanding-the-total-cost-of-ownership-can-give-investors-an-edge https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/unitranche-deals-what-you-need-to-know-about-agreements-among-lenders 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. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/unitranche-deals-what-you-need-to-know-about-agreements-among-lenders https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/better-ma-with-technology-business-management As M&A heats up, IT leaders need to be prepared to take a more active role in ensuring that value is properly assessed before the deal is completed, and then delivered during the integration process. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/better-ma-with-technology-business-management https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/industry-analysts-an-untapped-resource-for-vcs 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? Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/industry-analysts-an-untapped-resource-for-vcs https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-new-pace-of-venture-capital-fundraising-why-early-stage-vcs-are-fundraising-faster-than-ever Early stage VCs have been coming back to fundraise faster and this trend may persist if financing dynamics continue at their current pace. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-new-pace-of-venture-capital-fundraising-why-early-stage-vcs-are-fundraising-faster-than-ever https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/4-startups-reshaping-the-business-landscape Here’s a snapshot of four VC-backed startups with the biggest potential to change the way we do business. Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/4-startups-reshaping-the-business-landscape https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/strategic-planning-at-portfolio-companies-helping-management-get-on-the-right-path PE professionals can sharply increase the likelihood that a portfolio company’s strategy is robust, pragmatic and executable. Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/strategic-planning-at-portfolio-companies-helping-management-get-on-the-right-path https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/renaming-in-ma-situations-if-when-how-and-why-or-why-not The decision to change (or not change) your name is an important one that has ramifications for your brand image and market presence for years to come. Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/renaming-in-ma-situations-if-when-how-and-why-or-why-not https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/setting-them-up-for-success-acquisition-and-transition-in-the-organizational-culture There are more than a few stories about the M&A process that looked so good on paper, but never had the chance to live up to its potential. Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/setting-them-up-for-success-acquisition-and-transition-in-the-organizational-culture https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/should-private-cos-with-large-valuations-have-to-disclose-metrics If investors don’t aggressively push for in depth disclosure from private companies, then they are at risk of investing at artificially high valuations. Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/should-private-cos-with-large-valuations-have-to-disclose-metrics https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-ways-to-evaluate-the-nonfinancial-elements-of-an-acquisition-decision It’s often the nonfinancial aspects that will determine whether an M&A deal will make it in the long run. Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-ways-to-evaluate-the-nonfinancial-elements-of-an-acquisition-decision https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-private-markets-reality-distortion-field The VC frenzy has created a reality distortion, and the result has been sky high burn rates, unrealistic expectations, and crazy valuations. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-private-markets-reality-distortion-field