Exit season: How to prepare your startup for the M&A wave | Sifted Talks

Sifted’s editor, Amy Lewin, delves into M&A activity and explores how founders can prepare to sell their startup – and what potential acquirers are looking for. With guests Mike Turner, Partner, Latham & Watkins, Rebecca Hunt, Partner, Octopus Ventures, Niccolo Maisto, Co-CEO, ESL FACEIT Group and Alistair Crane, Founder, Bloom.

They discuss:
• Exit roadmap: How soon should startups plan for an exit? Should founders always be talking to potential acquirers?
• The big buyers: Who’s set up a “hunting line” for future acquisitions? What are potential acquirers prioritising?
• When 2 become 1: The do’s and don'ts of merging two companies
• VC comms: How should startups communicate with investors about an exit? How can they help you prepare?

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