I Said No to a $25 Million Buyout Offer for My Startup
When Brian from HubSpot kicked off the financial talk, he mentioned they were thinking of spending somewhere between twenty and thirty million dollars to acquire my company.
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The Day I Turned Down a $25 Million Offer to Buy My Company
In the thirteen years we’d been building Moz, we only ever got one serious acquisition offer. It all went down over 24 freezing cold hours in Washington, D.C.
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From Bootstrapping to VCs: Funding Your Startup
You’ve got a promising idea, maybe a side project that’s starting to feel like the real deal. The next big hurdle is figuring out how to fund it. Turning a great concept into a legitimate startup company requires capital, and finding the right kind of startup funding can feel like navigating a maze.
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The Unsexy Side of Startup Funding
So, you have a killer idea for a business startup. You’ve built a pitch deck, maybe even got some early traction, and now you’re ready to chase down serious capital. But here’s the thing they don’t always tell you: securing startup funding isn’t just about a polished presentation. Before any serious investor writes a check, they’re going to put your company under a microscope in a process called due diligence.
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What Really Matters When Raising Startup Funding
You’ve refined your approach and put in the work to make sure your business is set up for success. You have a solid vision and you're ready to find the capital that will take it to the next level. So, what do you actually need to start talking to investors? And how do you prepare those materials to get the best possible outcome?
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What Investors Want Before They Write a Check
When you’re trying to turn a promising idea into a viable business, your entire world revolves around hitting the next milestone. Every bit of effort is about raising enough capital not just to reach that next goal, but to have a cushion for the inevitable surprises and a budget to market for the next round of startup funding. It's a game of levels. Even if your grand vision is an IPO or a legacy business, you have to win the level you’re on right now.
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Financing a Business Acquisition With an SBA Loan
If you're an entrepreneur, you know that the first idea isn't always the one that hits it big. Success often comes from being a serial entrepreneur—always looking for the next opportunity. You might spot a business for sale that you know you could elevate, but there’s one problem: your cash is tied up in your current company. When this happens, don't let a lack of capital stop you. An SBA loan could be the key to financing that acquisition.
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How Seller Financing Can Get Your Startup Sold Faster
When it's time to sell your business, you just know. It’s a gut feeling—maybe you’re feeling burned out, or maybe you’re just ready for the next challenge. Whatever the reason, once you decide to sell, you need to act. The startup world moves incredibly fast, and to get the best deal for your company, you have to keep pace.
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What Is My Tech Startup Actually Worth?
So, you're thinking about selling your SaaS startup. Before you even get to the formal part of the acquisition process, where buyers will definitely demand a professional valuation, you need a number. This isn't the final price tag, but rather a well-reasoned estimate to get the conversation started and pull serious buyers in.
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