AmafiAdvisory Blog

A comprehensive guide to AI company due diligence — covering IP and model ownership, training data rights, technical diligence, team retention, commercial quality, and regulatory compliance. For sell-side founders and buy-side corporate development teams.

Specialist M&A advisory for AI companies in Asia Pacific — sell-side exits, buy-side acquisitions, and fundraising advisory from $10M to $500M EV.

A practical guide to AI company valuation in APAC — valuation methods, ARR multiples by stage, what APAC acquirers pay, and factors that increase or reduce AI company value.

AI M&A deal volume, valuation multiples, and sector activity across Asia Pacific in 2026. Practical guidance for AI founders considering an exit.

A practical guide for AI startup founders on acqui-hires — how they're structured, what you'll get vs. what investors get, red flags that signal a talent grab, and how to negotiate a better outcome.

How AI startup fundraising advisory works — investor targeting, materials prep, process management, and APAC-specific capital sources for Series A through growth rounds.

When your AI startup is stalling or running low on runway, a soft landing acquisition can be better than a messy wind-down. Here's what a soft landing is, how it works, and when to start the conversation.

How early-stage AI startups are valued — by VCs, by strategic acquirers, and by the market. The four value drivers, APAC benchmarks, acqui-hire math, and what kills valuation before you even get to the table.

Comparing Aventis Advisors to Amafi Advisory for APAC AI company M&A. Why APAC AI founders look for Aventis alternatives with regional expertise and buyer relationships.

Which AI M&A firm should you hire? 8 boutiques compared: APAC deal track records, fee structures, sector depth, and the questions to ask before signing.

How to build a corporate development function that acquires AI capabilities — the build vs. buy framework, APAC AI acquirer types, deal sourcing, pipeline management, and integration.

The things first-time founders don't know before they've been through an M&A process — from handling inbound interest to surviving diligence, choosing counsel, managing investors, and understanding what closing actually feels like.

How funds flow works in M&A — wire transfers, escrow, rollover equity for founding teams, IP escrow structures, milestone payments tied to model metrics, and GPU infrastructure treatment.

Comparing GP Bullhound with Amafi Advisory for APAC AI founders — deal size, APAC presence, AI specialisation, and when each firm is the right fit.

How to build an M&A buyer list for an AI company sale — strategic buyers with AI acquisition mandates, PE firms building AI platforms, tech giants, and AI-powered identification.

A comprehensive guide for APAC AI founders on selling an AI company — timing, valuation, buyer identification, M&A process, AI-specific due diligence, and deal structures.

How and why Japanese corporates are acquiring AI startups — covering key acquirers, deal structures, FEFTA considerations, and how to position your company for a Japanese buyer.

How Korean chaebols — Samsung, LG, SK, Kakao, Naver, and Hyundai — are acquiring AI startups, what they look for, how deals are structured, and how to position your AI company for a Korean acquirer.

A practical guide for AI founders on preparing for acquisition — the 12-month timeline, IP clean-up, financial preparation, technical diligence, and APAC-specific regulatory considerations.

Should you raise your next round or sell your AI company? A practitioner's framework for AI startup founders at the inflection point — covering APAC market dynamics, dilution math, strategic timing, and the five questions that clarify the decision.

How to sell an AI company in Asia Pacific — who buys AI startups in APAC, how valuation works, cross-border deal structures, and regulatory considerations for founders.

Yes — and here's how. A practical guide for early-stage AI founders on what acquirers actually buy before revenue exists, how pre-revenue AI deals are structured, and whether you need an advisor.

A practical guide for AI company founders considering a sale — what advisors do, how to choose one, fee structures, and what makes AI company sell-side advisory different.

A step-by-step guide to running a sell-side M&A process for AI companies — IP due diligence, ARR vs EBITDA framing, acquirer types, earnout structures tied to model performance, and closing.

Exit timing is one of the highest-leverage decisions an AI founder makes. A practical framework for reading market signals, company signals, and the APAC window — and what to do if you think you missed it.

A comprehensive guide to AI company acquirers across Asia Pacific — Japanese conglomerates, Korean chaebols, Singapore-based strategics, Australian corporates, and PE funds. Who is active, what they pay, and how to approach them.