The New Exit Playbook: State of the Market for Startup Acquisitions #SFTechWeek

Tuesday, Oct 6

11:30am – 1:30pm

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Liquidity is back—but it looks very different than 2021. While the IPO window remains selective, acquisitions have reemerged as the primary exit path for venture-backed startups. Strategic buyers are actively pursuing AI, infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, and vertical software companies, while private equity and growth investors are reshaping the market through rollups, secondaries, and sponsor-backed acquisitions. Recent data suggests M&A accounts for the majority of venture-backed exits in today's market. Join founders, investors, corporate development leaders, M&A advisors, and startup attorneys for an honest discussion about the current acquisition landscape for Series A and later-stage startups. We'll discuss: • What are strategic acquirers are actively buying in 2026? • How is AI changing acquisition demand and valuation premiums, specifically valuation expectations versus 2021 and 2022 vintages? • How are these transactions structured legally? The return of acquihires and talent-driven transactions. • What tax considerations should founders and companies address to prepare for a tax-efficient exit, and when is the best time to engage a tax professional to evaluate these considerations? • What do industry experts predict about the future of early stage startup M&A for the rest of 2026? Speakers • Adam Fauvre, RSM (Moderator) • Lindsey S. Mignano, Mignano Law Group • Keshia Theobald-van Gent, BDev Ventures • Shawn Flynn, SVH Capital Sponsors: • Adam Fauvre, RSM (Host and Moderator) • Lindsey S. Mignano, Mignano Law Group • Rich Gettings, ExtensisHR • Brian Lee, Leader Bank Target Audience: ✓ Venture-backed founders (Series A+) ✓ CEOs considering strategic alternatives ✓ Venture capital and growth equity investors ✓ Corporate development professionals ✓ Startup operators and executives Timeline: • 11:30 am PST - Doors open; networking • 12-1 pm PST - Panel • 1-1:30 pm PST - Doors close By registering for this event, you herein agree to MLG's Privacy Policy (https://www.mignanolawgroup.com/privacy-policy) and Terms of Use (https://www.mignanolawgroup.com/termsofservice). This event may be attended in person (if approved) or via Zoom. For those attending via Zoom, a Zoom link will be provided the day of via e-blast to all registrants. Zoom registrants should login from 12-1 pm PST. This event is a part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by the top founders, funds, and companies to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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