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Why IT companies are worth less than their founders expect

Founders often anchor their valuation expectations to early-stage metrics or isolated market highs, overlooking critical factors that depress enterprise value in later-stage transactions. This disconnect stems from a misunderstanding of how buyers assess risk, future growth, and operational maturity.

The organizational layer of IT projects: why it determines the outcome

In 2023, IT project failures or significant budget overruns continued to plague the enterprise sector, with studies consistently showing that up to 70% of large IT initiatives either fail to meet objectives, exceed budget, or run significantly behind schedule. While technical complexity often takes the blame, the organizational layer—encompassing governance, stakeholder alignment, process design, and […]

Earn-out in IT deals: how to structure to avoid post-closing conflicts

In the current M&A landscape, earn-out provisions are present in approximately 30-40% of all technology transactions, a notable increase from pre-2020 levels. This trend reflects a widening valuation gap between buyers and sellers, often driven by market volatility or differing growth projections, particularly within the SaaS and specialized IT services sectors. For shareholders seeking an […]

Information memorandum for a tech company: what works in 2026

By Q3 2025, over 60% of venture capital funds and private equity firms active in tech M&A had integrated AI-powered predictive analytics into their initial deal screening processes. This shift means that a static, backward-looking information memorandum (IM) is increasingly insufficient to capture serious investor attention. For shareholders and CEOs preparing for a capital raise […]