In the world of mergers and acquisitions, few strategies stir as much interest, or risk, as the “paperclip rollup.” The rollup strategy approach involves acquiring numerous small businesses within a fragmented industry and consolidating them under one umbrella, often using stock as the primary form of consideration.  The idea? Clip them all together to create something bigger, stronger, and more valuable.

When it comes to selling a middle-market business, owners often face a critical decision: Should they hire an M&A advisor or attempt to sell

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Deciding to sell your Digital Marketing firm is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. Unlocking its value can be life-chan

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In 2024, IT ExchangeNet successfully closed deals across the IT sector, including Managed Service Providers (MSP), Value-Added Resellers (VA

In the lower middle market for small and medium-sized business (SMB) transactions below $5M (EBITDA < $1M), simplicity is key.

2024 saw significant changes and growth in the M&A space, particularly within the technology sector. Tech mergers and acquisitions continue 

As the owner of an IT services or Digital marketing firm contemplating the sale of your business, you’ve likely encountered the terms EBITDA

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Software-as-a-Service founders, the landscape is shifting. AI in SaaS is becoming a material factor driving deal premiums.

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