Leadership teams in technology startups and emerging companies today know that angels, strategic and institutional investors, as well as PE firms and VCs are actively holding back on investments and tamping down valuations. Separately, the news of the day is filled with stories about the war in Ukraine. Everyone knows about the global supply chain mess because it’s touching them personally or their businesses, or both. We also know that Wall Street is worried that U.S. stocks may be headed for a bear market because of rising inflation and interest rates. This is already reflected in the steep decline in the share prices of publicly traded tech companies. Not only has the IPO pipe closed but while startup-to-startup acquisitions remain strong, public companies have pulled back on M&A activity.
When to Partner with a Competitor?
When to Partner with a Competitor?
When to Partner with a Competitor?
Leadership teams in technology startups and emerging companies today know that angels, strategic and institutional investors, as well as PE firms and VCs are actively holding back on investments and tamping down valuations. Separately, the news of the day is filled with stories about the war in Ukraine. Everyone knows about the global supply chain mess because it’s touching them personally or their businesses, or both. We also know that Wall Street is worried that U.S. stocks may be headed for a bear market because of rising inflation and interest rates. This is already reflected in the steep decline in the share prices of publicly traded tech companies. Not only has the IPO pipe closed but while startup-to-startup acquisitions remain strong, public companies have pulled back on M&A activity.