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Media Highlights
We’re willing to sacrifice a little of the ‘go-go growth’ for profitability, says Union Square’s Smith
In an appearance on CNBC TechCheck our Co-Founder & President Ted Smith discussed #techmna, defensible business models and how if companies need to sell, they “simply have to accept the current valuation realities.” Watch the full segment with anchors Carl Quintanilla and Deirdre Bosa at https://cnb.cx/3hrg6E6
Private equity circles fallen stars of pandemic IPO boom
In a recent interview with Sujeet Indap at the Financial Times, our Co-Founder & President Ted Smith discussed the advice he is sharing with BoDs and management around valuations, given rising interest rates and a potential recession. “If you are two years from your IPO and an initial price spike, then the company’s current market price is much more important to assessing value in a potential transaction.” Read more here.
Tale of two cities for tech deals
Our Co-Founder & President, Ted Smith and Managing Director & Head of Sponsor Coverage, Emily Anderson shared their insights about the unique dynamics shaping the current tech M&A environment with MK Flynn at PE Hub. Interested in why they believe we’re amidst a “tale of two cities”? Read more here.
