Why do M&A deals fail? Get key lessons & common mistakes to avoid.
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So, how do startup exits work? Mergers and acquisitions are inevitably going to be a part of that conversation. The failure of M&A deals can be attributed to several avoidable factors founders need to be aware of. Whether it’s a startup acquiring other startups or being bought by a large strategic, you’re probably wondering: How do I make my acquisition successful? In this guest Dose, fundraising consultant and M&A advisor Alejandro Cremades offers his take on what you need to know about mergers & acquisitions. Throughout the Dose, we’ll touch on questions like: How does a startup acquisition work? What happens during an acquisition process? How long does a startup acquisition take? How do you prepare a startup for an acquisition? Alejandro’s lessons will help you understand how to successfully navigate the startup acquisition process. That’s the common mistakes and top M&A strategies for startup founders in a 15minute Dreamit Dose!

Alejandro’s DealMakers Podcast:
Apple ► https://apple.co/3oGJ6cT
Spotify ► https://spoti.fi/3lrq5ct

0:00 Intro
1:18 #1 | VC Return Expectations
4:32 #2 | Raising & Exiting Concurrently
5:23 #3 | Stock vs. Cash Deals
7:35 #4 | Post Merger Expectations
10:25 #5 | Cultural Fit
11:44 #6 | Emotional Attachment
13:25 #7 | Renegotiating Terms
14:34 Outro