valuation

also referred to as: valuations

4 statements across 4 episodes · 0 bullish · 3 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Apr 4, 2022 by James Crennan · across every show →

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Apr 4, 2022 bearish

Prediction Held up

Crennan predicted in April 2022 that tech valuations would contract

“And so I think over the next 12 months or 20, 22, I think we're going to see some really bubbly valuations that we've had start to contract down again.”

James Crennan Apr 4, 2022 ▶ 23:05 Startup Acquisition Stories with James Crennan - General Partner at Xenon Partners

Sep 13, 2022 bearish

Prediction Not checkable as stated

Gazdecki: Many 2021-era startups will never grow into their valuations

“A lot of startups over the past year just raised at too high of a valuation. They're never going to be able to grow into it.”

Andrew Gazdecki Sep 13, 2022 ▶ 18:17 Startup Acquisition Stories with Colin Keeley, Founder at Verne (Acquire'd 2x)

Jun 27, 2023 negative

Assertion Not checkable as stated

Gazdecki: Valuation misalignment is the top reason startups fail to sell

“Valuation is the number one reason you don't sell. Or get buyer traction on acquire just because the gap between, you know, the seller's expectations and the buyer, it's just too far off to close.”

Andrew Gazdecki Jun 27, 2023 ▶ 27:04 Startup Acquisition Stories with Kjael Skaalerud, President of Skaling Ventures

Mar 5, 2024 neutral

Insight

Gazdecki: If you have one buyer you have no buyers

“If you have one buyer, you have no buyers and it gets very fascinating. And this is how you increase valuation or get better terms is you have multiple buyers cause you have leverage.”

Andrew Gazdecki Mar 5, 2024 ▶ 19:32 This Founder Sold His Startup, Bought it Back for Pennies, and Resold it on Acquire.com for 5 Figures

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