Entries by ClearThink Capital

Criteria to Consider When Acquiring a Company

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful tool for companies looking to expand their operations, enter new markets, or acquire new technologies and capabilities. However, M&A also carries risks and requires careful planning and consideration. If you are considering acquiring a company, here are a few criteria to consider: Strategic Fit One of the […]

Preparing for Your Company to Be Acquired

If you are a business owner or executive and are considering the possibility of your company being acquired, it’s important to be prepared. Here are a few things you can do to get ready: Understand the Value of Your Business Before you start considering a potential acquisition, it’s important to have a clear understanding of […]

Investing in SPACs in 2024

Over the past 12 months the SPAC market has gone through a dramatic transformation, and, as a result, investors are looking to new strategies to maximize returns. Let’s break down where investors are seeing opportunity across the various areas of investment in the SPAC market. Sponsor Capital Previously, the highest return investment was investing in […]

Webinar: Raise Capital and Go Public with a SPAC Merger

About This Webinar   Established companies can decrease the risk, cost, and amount of time required to go public by merging with a SPAC. With 600+ SPACs currently seeking companies to acquire, it’s a great time to explore merging with a SPAC. This webinar will discuss: – The basics of SPACs – The requirements to […]

The Basics of SPAC Extension Financing

SPACs have a limited time to find a company to acquire and complete the acquisition. Depending on the SPAC, this typically ranges from 12-24 months. Some SPACs have built in extensions, where they can invest additional capital monthly or quarterly into the trust to extend their duration. If a SPAC does not have built in […]

Required Criteria to Qualify for SPAC IPO (DeSPAC Merger)

With an abundance of SPACs seeking targets, there is tremendous opportunity for qualified companies. When compared to an IPO, SPAC mergers are: Less Costly: the costs to go through the merger process are very low relative to an IPO Faster: the entire process can take as little as 4-5 months Less Risky: unlike an IPO, […]

Raising Institutional Funding

Hedge funds and other large institutions can deploy sizable amounts of capital for the right opportunity. Unlike family offices, venture funds, and private equity funds, institutional lenders are not necessarily focused on growth. As fiduciaries, the main concern for institutional lenders is having little to no chance of losing principal. They tend to look for […]