Opinion

February 21, 2022

What my corporate experience taught me about startup M&As

Signing the dotted line is just the start


Over half of startup acquisitions last year were startups purchasing fellow startups, as early-stage businesses are increasingly recognising the value of integrating each others’ teams and technologies. It’s a trend that will likely continue this year. 

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