Product Management and M&A. Musings of a reformed private equity operator
Generative AI is making its way into consumer products like never before—but has it gone too far? The Zelos 450 electric wood pellet smoker, featuring WiFi and AI-generated recipes, exemplifies…
The marketing technology landscape is evolving rapidly due to artificial intelligence, moving from traditional cycles to multiple overlapping ones. By 2025, five segments will characterize this evolution: Indie Tools, Incumbent…
London's venture capital landscape is recovering and promising as it heads into 2025, with a notable rise in seed round valuations, particularly in fintech and SaaS sectors. Nontraditional investors are…
The SaaS landscape is evolving, with key trends influencing M&A activity and public performance from 2Q2024 to 3Q2024. Stability in the U.S. economy offers strategic planning opportunities, while global IT…
The Maxio Institute Q2 2024 Report outlines strategies for CEOs of early-stage SaaS companies facing growth challenges. Key insights include the advantages of fixed-rate pricing for revenue predictability, targeting high-growth…
The Decline of Exits and VC Returns:
The Real Deal-Breakers Pre-Seed and Seed Stage CEOs Should Focus OnFocusing on product differentiation and a clear value proposition is vital for attracting buyers.
Venture Capital in Q3 2024 Global funding totaled $54.7 billion, heavily driven by the US. The UK captured $2.5 billion, with 69% of deals in early-stage investments, especially in healthtech,…
Building a B2B SaaS business with significant revenue under $1 million ARR is challenging due to market competition. Key growth strategies include achieving product-market fit, prioritizing retention, optimizing go-to-market strategies,…
Seed stage funding is essential for startups, offering the capital to turn ideas into businesses. The blog examines trends over the past decade, noting increased seed funding in 2024 driven…