Chamness: Dura Software Targets $2M to $5M Software Business Acquisitions
Conor Jamnis · Startup Acquisition Stories with Conor Chamness - Corporate Development | M&A at Dura Software · May 2, 2022 · at 2:27
Conor Chamness explains Dura Software's target acquisition size and profile to host Andrew Gazdecki.
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“We buy sub ten million dollars off our businesses, but the sweet spot is kind of two to two to five.”
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