Thanks for the great📢 Founders Academy: M&A Readiness for Startups Key Learnings Last week, we hosted a Founders Academy on M&A Readiness for Startups, with invaluable insights from Nicolai Nuber, Partner at Kellerhals Carrard Startup & VC Desk and Nataly Taranova, Founder of INVIN Advisory. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 🚀Always be ready: Opportunities can arise unexpectedly. Build a strong equity story tailored to your business, market trends, and investor preferences. 🚀Increase valuation early: Think ahead—optimize your business model (e.g., subscription-based, proprietary IP) to enhance valuation multiples. Do your homework: 🚀Maintain a clean setup, a clear cap table, and well-organized financials. Keep your data room and due diligence documents up-to-date and accessible. 🚀Periodically review legal contracts, IP ownership, and compliance to avoid surprises. 🚀Preparation is key: Engage professional advisors to navigate the complexities of an exit. 🚀Align with stakeholders: Consult your investors early to align expectations and strategy. 🚀Timing is important: Exiting at the right time is crucial. Monitor market conditions, industry cycles, and your company’s growth trajectory to seize the optimal window. 🚀Reputation matters: A successful exit is as much about relationships as numbers. Build credibility with investors, acquirers, and customers throughout your journey. A big thank you to Kellerhals Carrard Startup & VC Desk for co-hosting this session and to all the participants for their engaging contributions. Roman Schweizer thanks for the great collaboration! #FoundersAcademy #StartupSuccess #MergersAndAcquisitions #SwissStartups #Networking
