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Startup Acquisition Stories

Acquire.com
Startup Acquisition
Acquire.com
Saas
Entrepreneurship
Mergers and Acquisitions
Startup Acquisitions
Acquisition
Acquisition Process
Small Business
Noosa Labs
Swearit
Acquisition Entrepreneurship
Computer Mouse For Xcloud
Business Scaling
Legal Support
SEO
Marketing Strategy
Startup Sale Process
Blockchain
Product Traceability

Get the inside look at how startup founders and entrepreneurs used Acquire.com (formerly MicroAcquire) to sell their startup or buy an online business. Learn tips on how to vet sellers/buyers, justify valuations, negotiate terms, handle due diligence, asset transfers, escrow, post-acquisition support, and more!

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Latest Episodes

Renata Raya didn’t chase a complex tech idea. She solved a simple problem: cart abandonment in Latin America.

By building GoRecover around WhatsApp instead of email, she achieved a 20% recovery rate and created a stable, high-value asset on the Shop... more

Zach Simmons did not approach acquisition as a shortcut. He approached it as a shift in risk.

After building companies from scratch, he understood how uncertain the early stages can be. Validation takes time, traction takes longer, and most decision... more

Maxime Berger built BlogBuster in public long before he tried to sell it.

With no audience at first, he showed up daily and shared the work as it happened. That consistency created trust before the product ever launched and demand before pricing ent... more

Arman Iranpour and Matt Aleali built Appraiva with a clear goal: make the business work before trying to scale it.

Instead of chasing growth early, they focused on solving one problem well and building a product buyers could easily understand, opera... more

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Stewart Faught
Serial builder with 18 acquisitions
Episode: The Playbook Behind 18 Startup Acquisitions
Seun Oshinaike
Founder of Street Tag
Street Tag
Episode: How This Bootstrapped App Got a Fast, Clean Exit
Jesse Tinsley
Founder and CEO of Mainstreet
Mainstreet
Episode: The 48-Hour Rescue That Turned Into a Profitable Acquisition
Jordan Richards
Founder of Local Comets
Episode: One Simple Habit Made This Startup Easy to Sell
Tom Ulman
Founder of Almost Human Digital, a UX/UI agency focused on helping early-stage SaaS founders.
Almost Human Digital
Episode: From Two Small Projects to Profitable Exits on Acquire.com
Nikita Danilov
Founder of SwiftNet, experienced in startups and e-commerce
SwiftNet
Episode: How Focus Closed SwiftNet in 30 Days
Alex Secara
Founder of GovCon, software platform for government contracting
GovCon
Episode: What It Takes to Turn Complexity Into a Successful Exit
Itay Elgazar
Founder of Superdev, software developer with years of experience in startups.
Superdev
Episode: The Secrets Behind This Bootstrapped AI App Life-changing Exit
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Software developer and co-founder of Appify Mobile
Appify Mobile
Episode: Bootstrapped, Viral Growth, and a 2-Week Exit

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Andrew Gostecke
Host of Startup Acquisition Stories; focuses on the intricacies of startup acquisitions, offering insights and strategies from experienced founders.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Best podcast for startup acquisitions

    I may be a bit biased but I love hearing stories directly from founders about their startups being acquired!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ashleycsuchico
    United States3 years ago

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The quality of content and guests is consistently highlighted as a strength of the show, making it a go-to resource for those interested in entrepreneurship.
Listeners appreciate the insights directly from founders who share their unique and relatable startup acquisition stories.

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Why Buyers Wanted THIS Design Business
Q: What are you guys working on next?
They plan to remain involved with Jamm during its transition and are also exploring other design projects and software initiatives, possibly related to AI.
Why Buyers Wanted THIS Design Business
Q: What did you guys do to celebrate when it closed?
They enjoyed moments of excitement with family and a sense of accomplishment but haven't had an in-person celebration yet as they live in different locations.
Why Buyers Wanted THIS Design Business
Q: What's the funnest part and what's the hardest part of running a business like this?
The fun part is that everything is more streamlined and automated, allowing the founders to focus on design, while the hardest part is people management, finding responsible and self-motivated designers.
Why Buyers Wanted THIS Design Business
Q: What made you decide to ultimately sell the business?
The founders felt they had reached a ceiling on how much they could grow the business and saw that a larger company could help it reach its full potential.
The 48-Hour Rescue That Turned Into a Profitable Acquisition
Q: What other acquisitions are you looking at?
It's really just a market timing thing. We'll continue to build around everything that gives you full data insights across the financial stack.

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This podcast reveals the real-world experiences of startup founders and entrepreneurs as they navigate the complex process of buying and selling businesses. Episodes feature in-depth discussions centered around acquisition strategies, tips for negotiation, and insights into due diligence and post-acquisition support. Key industry topics include software development, e-commerce, and the SaaS market, with guests sharing their unique journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way. The podcast's focus on practical advice and relatable success stories makes it a valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and those interested in startup acquisitions.

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2. Seun Oshinaike
3. Jesse Tinsley
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5. Tom Ulman
6. Nikita Danilov
7. Alex Secara
8. Itay Elgazar

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