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In today’s tighter venture finance environment, startup software executives are grappling with the decision between “growth at all costs” and “getting to break even.” We asked tech leaders for their insights on this key question.

With venture capital expected to be more scarce in 2023, how should CEOs approach financing vs. evaluating potential M&A options?"

As a tech CEO planning for the next financing round, should I also consider a dual-path approach and investigate M&A exit options? We asked CEOs to weigh in on this important question.

Congratulations to Legalpad, our M&A advisory client, that has been acquired by Deel. This acquisition enhances Deel’s mission, which is to break down hiring and immigration barriers, giving employers speed and flexibility to manage worldwide teams.

We asked CEOs and business leaders this question for their best insights. From selecting partners you respect to choosing partners who can open doors for your business, there are several things you may take into account when seeking strategic business partners to help you grow your business.

Many acquirers have pre-existing relationships with their target companies prior to making a tender offer - whether that be a strategic partnership, a previous employment contract, or maybe they are simply competitors. We at NextPath can confirm through experience that the majority of successful acquisitions occur between companies with pre-existing relationships.

To help you decide whether to raise more money or sell your software company, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders this question for their insights.

Capital efficiency will always function as a powerful predictor of a company’s ability to make a successful M&A exit. As a CEO, you should be calculating your Sales to Investor Equity ratio, or SIE, to gauge how efficiently your company is generating revenue from the capital you received from investors.