A first-pass acquisition screen: separate evidence from assumptions
A promising digital business does not become a good acquisition simply because its headline numbers look attractive. Before building a valuation model, build a short evidence map: what is known, what is claimed, and what would change the decision. This practical framework is for an initial review, not a substitute for financial, legal, tax or technical due diligence. The example below is hypothetical and does not describe an Acquiry client or a business for sale. 1. Define the business you...