Equity Equity Monday: If (and only if) McDonald's had an appetite for acquisitions
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Jan 30, 2023 Big tech was buzzing with Marqeta's $223 million acquisition of Power Finance, prompting discussions about fintech trends. A deep dive into acquisition strategies reveals intriguing hypotheticals, including a playful McDonald's angle. Natasha shares insights on the latecomer advantage for startups, while Atomos Space impressively secures $16 million for satellite tech. Excitingly, funding for Black Web3 founders has surged to $60 million, signaling a positive shift in the crypto landscape. The future looks bright amidst these developments!
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Marqeta's Acquisition
- Marqeta, a public fintech company, acquired Power Finance for $223 million.
- This is Marqeta's first acquisition in its 13-year history.
Types of Acquisitions
- Acquisitions fall into three categories: moonshots, competitive, and enhancements.
- Marqeta's acquisition of Power Finance is an enhancement acquisition.
Latecomer Advantage
- Over-indexing on the "new" is common in startups, reporting, and VC.
- Consider the latecomer advantage, where experience and learning from predecessors can be beneficial.