Hang Loose with the Big Fish: A Tech Leader’s Easy Guide to What Investors Really Want

Key aspects that are of interest to investors of tech companies

Isabel Nyo
3 min readNov 1, 2023

Whether you’re preparing for a merger or acquisition or simply want to understand what investors look for in a company’s technology, this guide will help you understand key aspects that are of interest to them. Here, we will dive into these areas and explain why they matter to investors.

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Technology Compatibility

Investors want to ensure that the technology of the company being acquired is compatible with their own or can be easily integrated. Compatibility includes considerations around software, hardware, operating systems, and more. In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the ease of integrating technologies can significantly impact the success of the venture.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property can add significant value to a company. If the company being acquired has any patents, trademarks, or copyrights, investors would want to understand the extent and validity of these assets. Intellectual property can serve as a competitive advantage in the market, providing exclusivity to products, services, or solutions.

Scalability

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Isabel Nyo
Isabel Nyo

Written by Isabel Nyo

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