Phone calls and handshakes: why human connection still matters in founder-led deals
For something as personal as selling a business, the path to a successful deal may still begin with something remarkably simple: a phone call and a handshake.
For something as personal as selling a business, the path to a successful deal may still begin with something remarkably simple: a phone call and a handshake.
The long-term value of acquiring a founder-led business often justifies a more flexible approach to terms and conditions of the deal.
In this article, we break down the key differences between these two distinct investment approaches.
Culture is the glue that binds a business together during an acquisition, so it’s crucially important for leaders to support it.
Conducting good-faith negotiations is the first step to creating valuable partnerships, and the most important rule for these negotiations is to remain open, honest and candid.
The partnership founders forge with their private equity sponsors is what allows their business to break through new growth ceilings.
We launched our transaction services business with the guiding philosophy that meaningful conversations lead to successful deals.