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Okay, which analyzes engineers’ productivity, sells to Stripe

TechCrunch: M&A

Fintech giant Stripe has acquired Okay , a startup that developed a low-code analytics software to help engineering leaders better understand how their teams are performing , the companies told TechCrunch exclusively. Angel investors include executives from Plaid, Brex and Instacart, along with Stripe CEO Patrick Collison.

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Bootstrap your business and then find yourself an investor

Growth Business

Founders that have successfully built bootstrapped companies are notoriously careful when it comes to choosing an investor, and rightly so. It is fundamental that these companies find the right investor. Timing, experience and investment approach are key considerations when selecting an investor.

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Private Equity vs Venture Capital As a Growth Engine

Align Business Advisory Services

Navigating the world of outside investors can be challenging. Read More » The post Private Equity vs Venture Capital As a Growth Engine appeared first on Align BA. But how do you get the funding you need to get there? Two options you might encounter are investments from private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC).

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The Evolution of Work: AI, Coding, Remote Work, and the 12-Cent Engineer

Beyond M&A

Three tech investors and I dove into the heart of current trends, yet we found ourselves tangled in the weeds of technical experience and capability. As the call and energy were dying, one investor asked, “Can I ask a question”. As one of the investors aptly responded after our discussion, ‘Wow.’

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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IT MSP Due Diligence – Comprehensive Guide for Investors and CxOs

Beyond M&A

Not good news for potential investors and an easy ‘red flag’ for us to raise during Technology Due Diligence. Yet I meet numerous investors whose portfolio company has been attacked/hacked post-deal; whilst no one can guarantee 100% protection for these growing firms, its essential to address the known gaps.

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Exxon and Engine No. 1: A Lookback 2 Years Later

Deal Lawyers

In the most high-profile proxy contest of 2021, Engine No. It seemed like a major shake-up at the time, to say the least, with some predicting that the activist’s success would embolden other investors to launch similar E&S-related director election contests in the future. In a […]