M&A Science

Starting Up Your Corp Dev Function

Jan 5, 2023
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INSIGHT

When To Start Corporate Development

  • Starting a corporate development function is essential once a company has an established product and product-market fit with growth ambitions.
  • M&A can drive growth by accelerating, strengthening, or protecting the business through acquisitions.
ADVICE

Be Proactive Not Reactive

  • Establish a dedicated corporate development function to transition from reactive to proactive deal sourcing.
  • Proactively engage companies not for sale to uncover strategic acquisitions before competitors do.
ADVICE

Know Your Business Thoroughly

  • Understand your business deeply by engaging with executives and functional leaders about strategic goals and growth opportunities.
  • Regularly update your strategic roadmap and get feedback to keep it aligned with company evolution.
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