Slides for the talk

https://app.sli.do/event/nhE1W3ckCri6vK4sDwQgur

Recommended book

Magic Box Paradigm: A Framework for Startup Acquisitions https://g.co/kgs/SC1kDw

Indian SaaS M&A Activity

• In India, private equity as a sector has received better interests more than the VC.
• If you're looking for a fund, find one who has a portfolio company that would be interested in your product.

• Valuations didn't change much pre and post pandemic.
• At the peak, people would've preferred building a feature vs buying a product to do the job.

The Alignment Mindset

• The structure
  • Align on the idea/goal
  • Discuss the product plan or method
  • Execution strategy - how do we work together (licensing etc.). What are you looking for?
  • Valuation can be derived from the impact you are creating for them. The value you provide to their strategy.

Should you be prepared for M&A?