Jason Mironov, Managing Director at TA Associates
Partnering with PE firms is a great way to exponentially grow a business and reach new heights. However, there are considerations that must be taken into account, before taking PE capital. Fully understanding them will increase chances of success, in the attempt to unlock the full potential of the business.
In this episode of the M&A Science podcast, Jason Mironov, Managing Director at TA Associates, discusses the pros and cons of taking PE capital.
Episode Bookmarks
00:00 Intro
05:29 The Lack of Operating Experience
07:03 Pros of taking money from a private equity firm
11:01 Other factors to take money from PE firms
12:49 Cons of taking money from private equity
17:16 Focusing on IRR
22:10 Culture of focusing on numbers
26:54 Working with Unhappy CEO
30:06 Board control
35:33 Expectation for the Board Structure
38:30 Dilution for founders
42:53 How to build and preserve wealth
47:20 Approach on partnership
51:03 Handling Inbound Contacts
56:51 Creating value before partnership starts
01:03:15 Working with the founder
01:05:38 Pushing M&A to portcos
01:08:51 Founder Exit
01:16:01 Timeline of investment
01:20:26 Craziest thing in M&A
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