Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 21, 2022

But let’s start with my favorite topic: “ranking” banks, schools, and maybe a TV series or three. I may also turn it into a separate course in the future, as the current FMM course feels too long and detailed, and these specialized topics should probably be separate. And most of the core topics have been covered to death.

Banking 80

Banking Start-ups Finance EBITDA 80

Equidam

JUNE 8, 2023

When we started, in 2012, valuation was a hot topic in the fundraising process and venture capital was not as easy to come by. Fierce competition for SaaS rounds, combined with outstanding returns for VCs, could free up capital for overlooked industries such as hardware, environmental projects, health and pharma.”

Start-ups 78

Start-ups Finance Equity Marketability 78

Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In some ways, prep for VC interviews is easier because you don’t have to learn or memorize many technical topics, but in some ways, it’s harder since you have to do lots of firm-specific research. Q: What are some key metrics and ratios for SaaS companies? A: We have a full video tutorial on this topic ( see the notes ).

Start-ups 59

Start-ups Equity Marketability Terminal Value 59

Brian DeChesare

MARCH 9, 2022

5 PM – 6 PM: You join a virtual conference sponsored by The Wall Street Journal to discuss recent trends in e-commerce and SaaS. These industries have been around for decades, so they’re not the most exciting topics for you. The rest of the team is split, but you’re strongly in favor of the first candidate, so you cast your vote.

Finance 83

Finance Start-ups Equity Marketability 83

FE International

APRIL 20, 2022

With its extensive e-commerce and SaaS experience, FE International has deep insights into the Shopify platform and the opportunities within don’t look to slow any time soon. Founded in 2019, Verma Farms takes a unique and playful approach to CBD with its ever-growing inventory of CBD gummies, oils, dried fruit, and topical products.

Private Equity Firm 98

Private Equity Firm Equity Start-ups Business Valuation 98

Brian DeChesare

MAY 17, 2023

Four major trends caused PE interest in tech to skyrocket: The Shift to Subscription-Based Software (SaaS) – Software companies always had some recurring revenue from maintenance & support fees, but the switch to 100% subscriptions made revenue and cash flows far more predictable. A great example of this is Vista’s $2.6

Equity 64

Equity Technology Private Equity Firm Start-ups 64

FE International

MARCH 14, 2018

Based on businesses we have seen and sold, we have found that apps can be categorized into three main types: marketplace apps, universal apps, and software as a service (SaaS) apps. Software as a service (SaaS) apps are typically hosted in the cloud and accessed via the user’s web browser or a proprietary client. What Is an App?

Marketability 52

Marketability Start-ups EBITDA Business Valuation 52

IVSC

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

I recently took part in an interesting IVSC panel discussion on the topic ‘ Time to get Tangible about Intangibles ’. Let me explain why, using a software as a service (SaaS) business as a real-life example. Reported profits are supposed to reflect the performance of the business over a given period.

Discounted Cash Flow 252

Discounted Cash Flow Intangible Assets Marketability Price to Book 252

Audit Board

JUNE 8, 2023

Compliance audits are a broad topic that can affect many organizations across different parts of an organization. SOC 2 audits are optional, but ideal for organizations that: Provide services to other businesses, especially SaaS and PaaS organizations. Both types were developed by the AICPA. Who may need it?

Compliance 52

Compliance Start-ups Technology Accounting Firms 52

IT Valuations

MARCH 1, 2021

Sales is on the front lines, for example, and may run across a topic about Cybersecurity, or a Telecom function, or SaaS integration that needs to be talked about in a marketing campaign. They’re imperfect beings just like you and I are. But it IS important that there be some sort of method for regular feedback.

Technology 40

Technology Marketability 40

ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the 21st century, cloud computing, SaaS (Software as a Service), APIs (application programming interfaces) all offer assistance to the complex and ever-changing landscape of payroll. Goldsmid reiterated his aviation-related analogy when it comes to the topic of payroll compliance. When the topic turned to laws regulating A.I.,

Compliance 116

Compliance Technology Marketability 116