All Entries Tagged With: "M&As"
Tech Startups: Exit Early via M&As
You attended a cocktail party with your friend Kenny, a seasoned angel who’s flexing his wings. During meet-and-greet Ken was approached by Jan, an upbeat entrepreneur who managed to pull off a pitch with near perfection. Ken dug her vision, energy, and character. He asked Jan, “What’s your ideal exit?” To which she replied, “Ideally, [...]
International Law Expert John J. Maalouf Part I: Investment Practices in the Chinese Market
Recently, Venture Hype caught up with John J. Maalouf, a globally recognized legal expert who’s been ranked by the United States Lawyer Rankings as one of the “Nation’s Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers” – four years in a row in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Maalouf has also received the highest recognition for [...]
The Art of the Buyout: Or How to Collect Your Money
One of my favorite scenes of the 1983 Monty Python classic “The Meaning of Life” comes in the very beginning. In fact, the scene is technically a whole separate mini-movie unto itself. It’s about the Permanent Assurance Company, which is depicted as a boardroom full of very old, crotchety men. The gist of the story [...]


