Comments on: Are Strategic Investors More Important in a Downturn Economy? http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/ Startups, entrepreneurship, business and social media Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: How Do Startups Get Partners To Acquire Them? http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-115812 How Do Startups Get Partners To Acquire Them? Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:11:12 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-115812 [...] at that point as well.You should also think about whether or not you’re prepared to take on strategic investment instead of being outright acquired. I’m seeing more and more strategic investments of late, [...] [...] at that point as well.You should also think about whether or not you’re prepared to take on strategic investment instead of being outright acquired. I’m seeing more and more strategic investments of late, [...]

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]]> By: Ed Harris http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-105701 Ed Harris Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:44:40 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-105701 I don't think there will be too many "strategic investors" in my industry (health care). It may take2-6 years, but Obama is going to have the Federal boys taking care of things. I won't jump to any conclusions yet...but I am skeptical of the results. I don’t think there will be too many “strategic investors” in my industry (health care). It may take2-6 years, but Obama is going to have the Federal boys taking care of things.

I won’t jump to any conclusions yet…but I am skeptical of the results.

]]> By: Ed Harris http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-118655 Ed Harris Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:44:00 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-118655 I don't think there will be too many "strategic investors" in my industry (health care). It may take2-6 years, but Obama is going to have the Federal boys taking care of things. I won't jump to any conclusions yet...but I am skeptical of the results. I don’t think there will be too many “strategic investors” in my industry (health care). It may take2-6 years, but Obama is going to have the Federal boys taking care of things.

I won’t jump to any conclusions yet…but I am skeptical of the results.

]]> By: DanGTD http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-105537 DanGTD Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-105537 Definitely you should be careful. There's a big chance you'll have to step aside sometimes in the future. Definitely you should be careful. There’s a big chance you’ll have to step aside sometimes in the future.

]]> By: DanGTD http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-118654 DanGTD Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:06:00 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-118654 Definitely you should be careful. There's a big chance you'll have to step aside sometimes in the future. Definitely you should be careful. There’s a big chance you’ll have to step aside sometimes in the future.

]]> By: Kris Bovay http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-105502 Kris Bovay Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:58:28 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-105502 A timely topic, Ben. I work with small business clients; one of these clients was in the midst of significant expansion program, with lender support, when the September financial 'storm' hit. Now, the bank has changed its requirements (debt to equity) to the degree that the expansion cannot move forward. The client is looking for a strategic investor rather than pulling in/out completely. But, yes, the risk is higher. When they find someone with the money and the interest, what will they have to give up in return? It's a tough spot for all businesses looking to grow (and without a 'war chest' to do so). A timely topic, Ben. I work with small business clients; one of these clients was in the midst of significant expansion program, with lender support, when the September financial ‘storm’ hit. Now, the bank has changed its requirements (debt to equity) to the degree that the expansion cannot move forward. The client is looking for a strategic investor rather than pulling in/out completely. But, yes, the risk is higher. When they find someone with the money and the interest, what will they have to give up in return? It’s a tough spot for all businesses looking to grow (and without a ‘war chest’ to do so).

]]> By: Kris Bovay http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-118653 Kris Bovay Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:58:00 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-118653 A timely topic, Ben. I work with small business clients; one of these clients was in the midst of significant expansion program, with lender support, when the September financial 'storm' hit. Now, the bank has changed its requirements (debt to equity) to the degree that the expansion cannot move forward. The client is looking for a strategic investor rather than pulling in/out completely. But, yes, the risk is higher. When they find someone with the money and the interest, what will they have to give up in return? It's a tough spot for all businesses looking to grow (and without a 'war chest' to do so). A timely topic, Ben. I work with small business clients; one of these clients was in the midst of significant expansion program, with lender support, when the September financial ‘storm’ hit. Now, the bank has changed its requirements (debt to equity) to the degree that the expansion cannot move forward. The client is looking for a strategic investor rather than pulling in/out completely. But, yes, the risk is higher. When they find someone with the money and the interest, what will they have to give up in return? It’s a tough spot for all businesses looking to grow (and without a ‘war chest’ to do so).

]]> By: Scott http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-105485 Scott Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:03:18 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-105485 Hey Ben, Thoughtful post. While I believe that strategic investments are an option, a key concern I have would be "Do they know if they can really do this or not?" Does a larger company have a solid grasp on their financials and how much bureaucracy and time will be involved before you see the money. With the current economy, you're seeing large companies cut people and costs but adding more "approval/risk" groups to all financial decisions. Even if I thought I had a solid strategic investment lined up, I'd still be out there until I had the money in hand with an agreement I could live with. I probably wouldn't hold my breathe. Good luck to all, Scott Hey Ben,

Thoughtful post. While I believe that strategic investments are an option, a key concern I have would be “Do they know if they can really do this or not?” Does a larger company have a solid grasp on their financials and how much bureaucracy and time will be involved before you see the money. With the current economy, you’re seeing large companies cut people and costs but adding more “approval/risk” groups to all financial decisions. Even if I thought I had a solid strategic investment lined up, I’d still be out there until I had the money in hand with an agreement I could live with. I probably wouldn’t hold my breathe.

Good luck to all,

Scott

]]> By: Scott http://www.instigatorblog.com/are-strategic-investors-more-important-in-a-downturn-economy/2008/10/26/comment-page-1/#comment-118652 Scott Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:03:00 +0000 http://www.instigatorblog.com/?p=602#comment-118652 Hey Ben, Thoughtful post. While I believe that strategic investments are an option, a key concern I have would be "Do they know if they can really do this or not?" Does a larger company have a solid grasp on their financials and how much bureaucracy and time will be involved before you see the money. With the current economy, you're seeing large companies cut people and costs but adding more "approval/risk" groups to all financial decisions. Even if I thought I had a solid strategic investment lined up, I'd still be out there until I had the money in hand with an agreement I could live with. I probably wouldn't hold my breathe. Good luck to all, Scott Hey Ben,

Thoughtful post. While I believe that strategic investments are an option, a key concern I have would be “Do they know if they can really do this or not?” Does a larger company have a solid grasp on their financials and how much bureaucracy and time will be involved before you see the money. With the current economy, you’re seeing large companies cut people and costs but adding more “approval/risk” groups to all financial decisions. Even if I thought I had a solid strategic investment lined up, I’d still be out there until I had the money in hand with an agreement I could live with. I probably wouldn’t hold my breathe.

Good luck to all,

Scott

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