APR 23
AI Company Due Diligence: What Acquirers Examine
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.
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APR 23
AI Startup Fundraising Advisory Asia Pacific
How AI startup fundraising advisory works — investor targeting, materials prep, process management, and APAC-specific capital sources for Series A through growth rounds.
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APR 23
AI Startup Soft Landing: M&A vs Shutting Down
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.
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APR 23
AI Startup Valuation at Seed and Series A
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.
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APR 23
AI M&A Firms: Who to Hire in APAC 2026
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.
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APR 23
Corporate Development Strategy for AI Acquisitions
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.
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APR 23
Funds Flow in M&A: How Money Moves at Closing for AI Companies
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.
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APR 23
GP Bullhound Alternative for APAC AI Founders
Comparing GP Bullhound with Amafi Advisory for APAC AI founders — deal size, APAC presence, AI specialisation, and when each firm is the right fit.
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APR 23
How to Build a Buyer List for an AI Company M&A Deal
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.
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APR 23
How to Prepare Your AI Company for Acquisition
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.
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APR 23
Sell-Side Advisory for AI Companies: What Founders Should Know
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.
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APR 23
How to Run a Sell-Side M&A Process for an AI Company
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.
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