We just returned from Perseus Epic, our annual leadership event where over 275 people came together in Whistler, Canada for a meaningful week together. Many of the challenges we face are shared across our software businesses. Epic is designed to create an opportunity to learn from one another and exchange what’s working and what isn’t. […]
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For many entrepreneurs, building a business begins with a passion for the work itself. However, as the business grows, the work you once loved gets buried under the work that simply has to get done. A CIBC survey of more than 1,000 small business owners found that two-thirds work longer hours than they did as employees, and […]
Read More… from The Case for Selling: How an Exit Can Give a Founder Back Their Focus
In the first article in this series, Adam Zimmer shared lessons from the founder’s perspective, emphasizing that the smoothest sale processes are rarely built in the months leading up to a transaction. To complement that perspective, we spoke with Aaran Newman, Managing Director of Auto-IT, who, in conjunction with his partners, recently guided the business through its own sale […]
Read More… from Inside the Process: A Firsthand Account of Selling a Business
Customer-owned software businesses have very different priorities than traditional founder-owned companies when they begin thinking about a sale. The customers who own the software are usually operators first. They built or acquired the platform to solve a critical operational problem inside their industry, not because they aspired to run a software company indefinitely. At a certain point, many customer-owned businesses […]
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A practical guide to knowing whether your business is ready for a sale, with reflections from someone who has lived both sides of the deal. Adam Zimmer founded Arius Software in 1999, ran it for more than a decade, and sold it to Perseus Group in 2012. Today, he is a Portfolio Manager where he is responsible for acquiring and overseeing a group of businesses […]
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Employee-owned companies are built to protect their people and preserve the culture they’ve created, while ensuring the value they generate is shared with those who built it. When it comes time to consider a sale, employee-owned businesses face a unique set of considerations. While valuation is important, they place additional importance on the future of […]
Read More… from A Natural Next Chapter for Employee-Owned Businesses
English: Hello, my name is Diego Mariño, and I am a Business Development Manager for the Latin American region. When we start talking to founders, these initial conversations usually focus heavily on the personal side. We want to understand a little about what the business does and also a little about their expectations on a professional and personal level, so that […]
One of the most important elements for a smooth corporate divestiture is a well-structured TSA, balancing the speed of the separation with an uninterrupted experience for all stakeholders (customers, employees and the parent company). When TSAs stretch, it is usually because the business was more intertwined than expected, or the buyer did not have the experience […]
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At Perseus, each acquisition opens new possibilities for the people and businesses joining our ecosystem. This series spotlights those stories of growth and transformation. In this edition, David Pawelke of MAJIQ reflects on how becoming part of Constellation brought renewed support, investment, and shared learning that reshaped the company’s path forward. My name is David Pawelke. I’m the GM at MAJIQ, and I’ve been […]
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At Perseus, every acquisition introduces new opportunities for the people and businesses at the heart of the transition. This series spotlights those individuals and how they’ve grown, connected, and uncovered new possibilities within the Perseus and Constellation ecosystem. In this edition, Molly Thompson shares her experience at WinTech by reflecting on how the company maintained its unique […]
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English: Thinking about selling your business in Brazil or Latin America? In this video, Leandro Gabriel, M&A Manager for the region, explains why Perseus stands out from other buyers and what founders can expect during the acquisition process. Hi, I’m Leandro Gabriel, M&A manager for Brazil and Latin America. One thing that sets Perseus apart from other […]
For 36 years, Steve Latham has been a steady force at MAJIQ, and later as Portfolio Leader overseeing Perseus’ manufacturing businesses. This article celebrates his career and people-first leadership as he heads towards retirement. From a Commodore PET to Pulp & Paper Steve knew early what he wanted to do. After teaching himself to code on a […]
Read More… from Steve Latham: Thirty-Six Years of Innovation and Stewardship