1840 & Company Reached an LOI for Swearit Within 30 to 45 Days
Bryan DiGiorgio · Startup Acquisition Stories With Bryan Digiorgio, Founder of 1840 & Company · Jun 14, 2024 · at 6:29
Bryan DiGiorgio, founder of 1840 & Company, outlines the initial M&A timeline for acquiring Spanish startup Swearit.
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“We went fairly quick, I think, through the initial process to get to a letter of intent with them. What the same might have been, 30 days could have been 45, but relatively short order.”
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