Blogs and Resources

Access helpful resources, including guides, templates and tools to help you start and complete successful acquisitions and funding rounds via Foundy.com

Start-up business meetings

Grow your Start-up

Learn how to grow your startup faster and increase startup valuation from the mergers and acquisition experts.

Exit Interview with Nikki Wheeldon: Selling My Business with Foundy

Watch our video with Nikki Wheeldon, founder of Jampot, as she shares her experience and insights on selling her business through Foundy.

M&A Advisory Services

How Can an M&A Advisor Help You Sell Your Business?

Everything you need to know about M&A advisors and how they can help you sell your business. Tips to find the best M&A advisor for your business.

Life after business exit

How Does Life Change After the Acquisition Process?

Learn how life changes after acquisition. Discover what to expect and how to make a painless transition after you have sold your startup.

Acquisition integration

How to Ensure Successful Post-Acquisition Integration After Buying a Business

Master the art of post-acquisition integration with our expert guide. Learn key strategies for a more effective and efficient transition

Business owner exit strategy

How to Plan Your Business Exit Strategy in 2024

How to plan an effective exit strategy to maximise the value of your business and secure your financial future.

Start-up growth phase

How to Scale a Startup: 8 Growth Tips

Learn about how to scale a startup, with 8 actionable growth tips and tricks that stem from real-life founder conversations.

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Top Reasons to Acquire a Tech Company

Learn about the top reasons to acquire a tech company, from accessing cutting-edge technology to expanding your market reach and driving innovation in your business.

Start-up business acquisition

Prepare Your Startup for Acquisition in 5 Steps

Ready to learn about buying a start-up? Follow these 5 simple steps to prepare your business and ensure a fast and successful sale.

Post merger management

Pros and Cons of Staying after Selling a Business

Learn everything you need to know about startup exit and compare the pros and cons of staying at your business after selling.

M&A Buyer guide

The Art of M&A: A Buyer’s Guide to Due Diligence and Negotiation

The art of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) requires a keen understanding of due diligence and negotiation to ensure a successful deal.

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What is a Data Room, and What Should be in Yours?

A well-organised data room not only streamlines the due diligence process, but also builds trust with potential buyers. Find out how to build one here.

Red flaf for business acquirers

Red Flags to Look for When Buying a Business

Red flags and green flags to watch for when looking for when buying a business. Tips for successful M&A.

business owners needing to do more to increase valuation

Steps to Improve Business Valuation Before Selling Your Company

Improve your business valuation before selling by following strategic steps to boost financial health, optimise operations, and enhance market positioning for a lucrative sale.

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Capital Gains Tax Changes 2024: Essential Guide for Founders and Shareholders | Prepare for New CGT Rules

Preparing for upcoming Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Disposal Relief changes in 2024. Discover how CGT reforms will impact founders and shareholders, and learn strategies to maximise value before selling your business. Stay informed with Foundy's expert advisory services

GLOSSARY

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M&A Glossary: Definitions Of Key Terms With Examples

Detailed List Of Definitions And Explanations Of Key terms, Phrases And Accroynyms in mergers and acquisitions

M&A Buyer guide

The Art of M&A: A Buyer’s Guide to Due Diligence and Negotiation

The art of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) requires a keen understanding of due diligence and negotiation to ensure a successful deal.

Letter of intent

What is a Letter of Intent in M&A Deals?

Foundy provides an overview of what an M&A letter of intent is and how to write one if you’re buying or selling a business.

Buying an Amazon business

What You Should Know Before Buying an Amazon FBA Business

Learn everything you need to know about buying an existing Amazon FBA business from the acquisition experts at Foundy.

business owners needing to do more to increase valuation

Steps to Improve Business Valuation Before Selling Your Company

Improve your business valuation before selling by following strategic steps to boost financial health, optimise operations, and enhance market positioning for a lucrative sale.

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Millennials' Guide to Buying a Coffee Shop: Tips and Insights

Essential tips for millennials buying a coffee shop: understand buying vs. starting, financial planning, market research, and due diligence for a successful café business.

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Debt vs Equity: Choosing the Right Financing for Your Business

Navigate business financing with our guide on debt vs equity. Learn the pros, cons, and strategic impacts of each to make informed decisions for your business growth.

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Business from Baby Boomers

Discover how acquiring baby boomer-owned businesses can be a lucrative opportunity. Learn key steps for market analysis, due diligence, and strategic transition planning.

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SBA Loan Calculator for Business Acquisition: Step-by-Step

Learn how to secure a loan for buying or scaling a business. This guide covers SBA 7(a) loans, providing essential steps and tips for navigating financing options efficiently.

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Raising Capital 101: Funding to Buy a Business

Learn the steps for securing funding to buy a business. Our guide offers strategies and tips to navigate the financing landscape and raise the capital you need.

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The Government Backed Guarantee Loan Scheme

Learn about the Government Guarantee Scheme for Business Growth, launching on 1st July 2024, set to replace the Recovery Loan Scheme.

Business acquirers

3 Types of Business Buyers & How to Attract Them

Learn about the three types of business buyers and how you can attract them to your company.

Negotiation table at a start-up

5 Ways to Negotiate the Highest Startup Valuation

Discover 5 effective ways to negotiate the highest startup valuation. Learn strategies to maximise your startup's value during investment discussions.

M&A Due Diligence

A Short Guide to M&A Due Diligence

The ultimate guide to M&A due diligence including the top due diligence questions to ask when searching for a business to acquire.

Negotiating the best deal

Buyer’s Guide to Negotiating an Acquisition

A comprehensive guide to navigating and negotiating an acquisition process for optimal results. Expert tips and technologies.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Become an Acquisition Entrepreneur?

Discover the qualities and skills needed to succeed as an acquisition entrepreneur. Learn how to navigate the M&A landscape and make strategic business acquisitions.

Sell your business online

Everything You Need to do to Sell your Startup

Want to sell your startup? Here are the key things you need to do to maximise the chances of selling your business quickly and for the highest price.

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Find an Acquirer Your Business in 4 Easy Steps

Get acquired! Learn how to attract the right business buyers and sell a business fast with Foundy.

Chris West's JamPot Acquisition: Buying a Small Business via Foundy

Explore Chris West's journey of buying a small business through Foundy. Discover how Foundy helped Chris navigate the complex M&A landscape for the first time.

Founder exit strategy

Getting Acquired? 5 Reasons to Get Excited for Post-Acquisition Life

Getting acquired can be an amazing time for a small business. Discover 5 reasons to get excited about the acquisition process and what it means for your future.

Start-up business meetings

Grow your Start-up

Learn how to grow your startup faster and increase startup valuation from the mergers and acquisition experts.

Exit Interview with Nikki Wheeldon: Selling My Business with Foundy

Watch our video with Nikki Wheeldon, founder of Jampot, as she shares her experience and insights on selling her business through Foundy.

M&A Advisory Services

How Can an M&A Advisor Help You Sell Your Business?

Everything you need to know about M&A advisors and how they can help you sell your business. Tips to find the best M&A advisor for your business.

Foundy Portal

The New Era of Buying and Selling Businesses

Explore the future of buying and selling businesses with Foundy. Discover how our platform simplifies M&A processes, saving you time, capital, and hassle.

Life after business exit

How Does Life Change After the Acquisition Process?

Learn how life changes after acquisition. Discover what to expect and how to make a painless transition after you have sold your startup.

Acquisition integration

How to Plan a Successful Post-Acquisition Integration

Master the art of post-acquisition integration with our expert guide. Learn key strategies for a more effective and efficient transition

Business owner exit strategy

How to Plan Your Business Exit Strategy in 2023

Here's how to plan an effective exit strategy to maximise the value of your business and secure your financial future.

Start-up growth phase

How to Scale a Startup: 8 Growth Tips

Learn about how to scale a startup, with 8 actionable growth tips and tricks that stem from real-life founder conversations.

Start-up business acquisition

Prepare Your Startup for Acquisition in 5 Easy Steps

Ready to learn about buying a start-up? Follow these 5 simple steps to prepare your business and ensure a fast and successful sale.

Post merger management

Pros and Cons of Staying after Exit

Learn everything you need to know about startup exit and compare the pros and cons of staying at your business after selling.

Red flaf for business acquirers

Red Flags to Look for When Buying a Business

Red flags and green flags to watch for when looking for when buying a business. Tips for successful M&A.

Acquire a business in tech

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Top Reasons to Acquire a Tech Company

Learn about the top reasons to acquire a tech company, from accessing cutting-edge technology to expanding your market reach and driving innovation in your business.

Computer with a data room

What is a Data Room, and What Should be in Yours?

A well-organised data room not only streamlines the due diligence process, but also builds trust with potential buyers. Find out how to build one here.

Foundy and seedlegals official partnership

Foundy & SeedLegals Partnership

Sell your business with Foundy and SeedLegals. This new partnership is set to further simplify and streamline the process of exiting a business.

Testimonials from Foundy’s founder, buyer, partner and investor community

  • Oliver Bruce

    @OliverBrucePR

    “It has been great working with Foundy’s team and their pioneering technology. I am particular interested in finding startups with a bright future to either invest in, or acquire ultimately diversifying my portfolio.”

  • Fuel Ventures

    @fuelventures

    “Foundy is helping tech founders achieve one of their major goals when founders start their business. That is a life-changing exit, both for their families and their shareholders! This is not one to miss… 👀”

  • (hug London)

    @hug_london

    “New challenger brand Foundy has created a powerful, beautiful M&A marketplace platform that can make dreams come true for any ambitious founder.

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