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MenuWhat is a good M&A / banker that specializes within online travel / top tier acquisitors - with excellent credentials?
Fast-growing SaaS Sharing Economy global travel/lifestyle brand ripe for acquisition seeks ideal M&A experts to fast-track roadmap towards achieving exit. Multi-award winning with global media accolades. Excellent credentials. Likely to strategically compliment acquisitors portfolio.
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Full disclosure, I used to work there but Axial provides a great platform for identifying relevant m&a advisors. With their platform, you can view a number of qualified bankers/advisors, see their prior experience and determine who would be the best fit for your business.
My recommendation would be to develop a list of 5-10 bankers, interview them and decide who you feel most comfortable with.
The process you choose to find the right partner is almost as important as the m&a process itself.
As Managing Partner at M&A Consulting Firm I have extensive experience in providing transaction advisory to ecommerce, SaaS, B2B and consumer focused services and brands.
My core expertise is in IPO Management, Exit Planning, Target Mapping, Deal Advisory, Due Diligence, Managing JVs and Partnerships.
Presently I am engaged as Advisor with several Tech-Startups including start ups in Blockchain space. I have successfully found targets for publicly traded businesses, private corporations and startups for Joint Venture and possible acquisitions.
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