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Liquidity is backbut it looks very different than 2021.
While the IPO window remains selective, acquisitions have reemerged as the primary exit path for venture-backed startups. Strategic buyers are actively pursuing AI, infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, and vertical software companies, while private equity and growth investors are reshaping the market through rollups, secondaries, and sponsor-backed acquisitions. Recent data suggests M&A accounts for the majority of venture-backed exits in today's market.
Join founders, investors, corporate development leaders, M&A advisors, and startup attorneys for an honest discussion about the current acquisition landscape for Series A and later-stage startups.
We'll discuss:
What are strategic acquirers are actively buying in 2026?
How is AI changing acquisition demand and valuation premiums, specifically valuation expectations versus 2021 and 2022 vintages?
How are these transactions structured legally? The return of acquihires and talent-driven transactions.
What tax considerations should founders and companies address to prepare for a tax-efficient exit, and when is the best time to engage a tax professional to evaluate these considerations?
What do industry experts predict about the future of early stage startup M&A for the rest of 2026?
Speakers
Adam Fauvre, RSM (Moderator)
Lindsey S. Mignano, Mignano Law Group
Keshia Theobald-van Gent, BDev Ventures
Shawn Flynn, SVH Capital
Andrew Fedele, RSM
Sponsors:
Adam Fauvre, RSM (Host and Moderator)
Lindsey S. Mignano, Mignano Law Group
Rich Gettings, ExtensisHR
Brian Lee, Leader Bank
Target Audience:
Venture-backed founders (Series A+)
CEOs considering strategic alternatives
Venture capital and growth equity investors
Corporate development professionals
Startup operators and executives
Timeline:
11 am PST - Doors open; networking
12-1 pm PST - Panel
1-1:30 pm PST - Doors close
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This event may be attended in person (if approved) or via Zoom. For those attending via Zoom, a Zoom link will be provided the day of via e-blast to all registrants. Zoom registrants should login from 12-1 pm PST.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by the top founders, funds, and companies to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com." data-next-head="
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