September 25th-27th Founders hosted its first Multi-Unit Summit at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin on the Emerald Coast in Florida. The Founders team welcomed top CEOs and leaders in the multi-unit community to network, enjoy Southern hospitality and cuisine, and tap into the wisdom and expertise of the elite group of participants. The three-day event gave…
In this edition of the Founders Oil & Gas Market Update, we discuss the growing trend in international drilling activity, and the opportunity it presents for domestic service companies. In addition, we profile some of the larger M&A transactions that have occurred year-to-date in the oilfield service industry. Follow the link to read the Newsletter – September…
By: Brad Johnson A topic that we’re discussing more often with software investors is artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) within SaaS applications. While most of the capital directed at AI/ML is still venture-based, growth equity firms are seeing an increased number of businesses leveraging these algorithms. We’ve attempted to summarize the perspective of…
By: Zane Tarence The Q2 2019 SaaS Market Newsletter includes: Comments and insights from industry experts FAQ: AI/ML considerations for SaaS businesses Valuation multiples and recent transaction data Benchmark operating statistics Follow the link to read the Newsletter – Industry Update Q2 2019. Also included in this edition of our SaaS Market Newsletter is information…
Recently, the firm was able to serve the community at two locations during its Summer Serve Day. We had groups serving at Cornerstone Schools of Alabama and the Rotary Trail. Cornerstone is a non-profit, Christian school for Birmingham’s inner-city students. The school was established over 25 years ago to prevent the cycle of poverty by…
By: Wesley Legg According to Capital IQ and Founders proprietary sources, there were an estimated 41 transactions involving Alabama companies completed in the second quarter of 2019, which is an increase of 28% in the number of transactions in the same quarter of the previous year. M&A and private placement activity was down 15% quarter…