The art of designing early exits: Strategic lessons for entrepreneurs from exit transaction trends across Europe and the US

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on comparing startup acquisition trends concerning US and European companies, as well as the strategic plans founding entrepreneurs can make to maximise their chance of a profitable short to medium term exit from their startup. Acquiring companies find tech startups less than five years old to be desirable target for M&A purposes, and US companies are expanding the volume of their zealous M&A activity into Europe.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "The art of designing early exits: Strategic lessons for entrepreneurs from exit transaction trends across Europe and the US", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 8, pp. 36-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-06-2018-0136