02
2023
Accenture’s Acquisitive Strategy: Insights and Implications
Accenture’s M&A trend is a reflection of the corporate strategy across the IT & ITES industry that largely relies on inorganic growth to build scalability. In 2022, Accenture spent $3.4 billion on acquisitions, outpacing its spending on Research and Development which was at about $1.1 billion. Accenture's acquisitions have spanned across several areas, including IT and cloud consulting services, analytics, ... show more
20
2023
Enterprise Tech & Services – Driving 2023 with 6 key trends
In the face of a potential global recession in 2023 as per a World Bank study, companies across sectors including Enterprise Tech & Services have been bracing for growth cautiously. Spending by enterprises, IT and IT services companies has been chopped over the last few quarters. Expansion plans have decelerated and a careful approach has crept in. The resilient companies ... show more
21
2018
Late stage funding dries up for startups
Late-stage money for many startups in the country is drying up, with Series B and C funding down about 25-30 per cent over last year, according to investment banking firm Merisis Advisors. Investors are now instead looking at more early-stage (seed and Series A) investments. “Many of the start-ups have a long gestation period and high burn rate. A shake-down ... show more
08
2018
ShopClues plans acquisition spree to accelerate expansion
Online shopping platform ShopClues.com is looking to invest close to $50 million in either buying stakes or acquiring as many as eight start-ups to accelerate expansion in India’s fast-growing e-commerce market. The company, which is in the market to raise fresh funds, has kept aside close to $20-25 million in cash for the investments. The acquisitions will be largely stock-driven ... show more
18
2018
Venture capitalists add tough riders to fund-raising pacts
VC investors have chosen to protect their capital through downside protection clauses such as so-called liquidation preference (LP), which comes into play when a firm gets sold. Photo: iStockPhoto Mumbai: Venture Capital (VC) funds have invested billions of dollars in Indian start-ups in the last two years, often at seemingly outlandish valuations. But as valuations have risen, investors have ensured ... show more
02
2018
How startups can save their employees from the nasty side of M&As
Employees who decide to work for a startup are a different breed. They don’t work just to complete their targets, they work for their company’s growth. This growth in turn translates into their own growth, because at a startup the learning opportunities are immense and success comes quickly when grabbing such opportunities. However, uncertainty always looms large over their jobs ... show more
29
2018
Kwench to raise $4-5 million, with eye on US market
Employee engagement firm Kwench to raise $4-5 million as it looks to enter the US market and double revenue to Rs.50 crore by March 2016. The company, which expects Rs.100 crore revenue in the next 24 months, will also expand to the UK, Europe and South-East Asia during this period, co-founder Krishnan Madhabushi said. Last month, Kwench received $500,000 as a ... show more
15
2017
Cross Border Expertise
Merisis is now member of AICA (www.aoica.com) an integrated global network of middle-market advisory & finance firms and has access to 37 firms across 25 countries. The synergy with AICA is its Middle-Market Focus – its member firms are committed to middle market companies with enterprise value between US $5MM-$200MM. Merisis is now able to offer its clients a Global Reach – AICA is ... show more
