For any industry in which scale is important – especially ones like media or consumer technology – consolidation concerns should be top of mind. Winning over a customer that’s dominated by a better-funded and more established company can be a losing proposition.
That’s why it’s often smart to seize an advantage early on once the winds of M&A begin blowing.
As a tech banker in Menlo Park, I saw a lot of consolidations early in my career. Recently, in discussions with a number of companies, I’ve heard potential acquirers are beginning to lurk nearby once more – even around businesses that have no interest in selling.
To read the full, original article click on this link: 8 ways emerging industries quickly become consolidating ones | VentureBeat
Author: Megan Jones
