Product Management and M&A. Musings of a reformed private equity operator
Early-stage startup funding in Europe remained steady in Q1 2025 despite global volatility. This blog post breaks down investment trends across the UK, Germany, France, and Spain, highlights top sectors…
Discover the top M&A trends driving global dealmaking in 2025. From AI-fueled acquisitions and corporate simplification to cross-border transactions and sponsor exits, this in-depth outlook explores the forces shaping the…
Our analysis explores the enterprise value of pre-seed & seed stage acquisitions, revealing key valuation ranges and market trends. Learn how AI, growth metrics, and investor sentiment are shaping SaaS…
Explore U.S. startup funding trends in 2025, from seed investments to M&A shifts. Discover key insights for founders and investors in a changing market.
The startup ecosystem, fueled by venture capital, faces a "silent recession," with early-stage firms seeking $1 million or less experiencing significant challenges due to economic uncertainty and rising interest rates.…
The Pitchbook Q2 2024 European Venture Report reveals a recovering venture capital landscape, with AI playing a crucial role, particularly in the UK. The report highlights the UK's leadership in…
The US venture capital landscape in 2024 faces significant challenges. While AI investments remain strong, IPO activity has underperformed, and overall fundraising is struggling due to economic conditions. Insider-led rounds…
The 2024 B2B SaaS Benchmark Report offers key metrics for startups with under $1M in revenue. It includes insights from 936 SaaS firms, with 15 specific benchmarks such as Company…
The 2023 OpenView SaaS Benchmarks Report outlines seven key metrics for startups with ARR below $1M and between $1M and $5M to aid in growth and decision-making. These metrics include…
The Big Book of Venture Capital Q1 2024 offers insights into the current VC landscape, highlighting key trends and takeaways relevant to early-stage startups. It reviews 2023, noting valuation corrections,…