When startup founders bring venture capitalists (VCs) on board, they unlock opportunities for accelerated growth and access to invaluable expertise. However, they also enter into a dynamic where VCs’ goals may not always align with their own. For founders, understanding how VCs operate and their approach to exits is critical for managing expectations and making […]
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Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech in BC
Vancouver is one of the hottest technology hubs in North America. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the city and province, Techcouver leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Our first edition highlighted innovation in the restaurant industry, which was among the most upended business […]
Shifting Tides: The Evolution of Investments in Robotic Companies from Startups to Scaling Ventures
Angel and institutional investments in robotic companies made over the past seven years are slowly shifting from startup to scaling companies, according to research conducted by Vancouver-based boutique technology M&A advisors, Strategic Exits Partners. Last year, we published our research on robotics acquisitions: “Is America Catching up in the Global Robotics Race?”, specifically on M&A activity […]
Five Things Affecting the Tech Sector in 2023: What You Need to Know
With the start of the New Year, we are all hoping that the downturn will end, and business will improve. However, at Strategic Exits Partners, we predict that 2023 will be much the same as 2022. Here are five things that we are predicting will get in the way of a turnaround in 2023: Finance […]
The Tech Sector is in a Downturn – What Should Tech Entrepreneurs Do?
After the longest bull market on record – almost 14 years – the NASDAQ reversed course at the beginning of 2022 and continued to slide for months, losing about 33% of its peak value. The M&A market fared somewhat better: Global M&A was down 27% in the first half of 2022 compared to 2021 but […]
Angel Investing, A Primer
You’ve made it, and you’ve got the financials to prove it. But now you’re looking for other challenges, both intellectual and monetary, to keep you in the game. Well, if those thoughts sound familiar, “angel investor” has a nice ring to it. Angel investing can be energizing, challenging, and potentially very profitable. What’s more, Vancouver […]