#002 - Skeletons. The Razor’s Edge. Deal Breakers.
Description
M&A attorney Sim Koevary (Meitar | Law Offices) takes us into the ring on deals that've gone spectacularly right—and disastrously wrong.
From the hidden skeletons that implode transactions to the razor-thin boundaries of the playing field, Sim breaks down the unwritten rules founders need to play by.
Hosts Sophie and Zeevi chart the fragile balance of power in M&A, and how founders can leverage their legal partners to maximize shareholder value - and minimize fallout.
Some of the topics this episode covers:
What really makes acquirers walk away
Legit founder deal breakers: what's worth going to war for
The silent power struggles between VCs and founders
Instincts, gut feelings, and team dynamics
Skeletons in the closet, navigating dangerous disclosures
Retention & who deserves acceleration and when
Misaligned expectations: where deals break down
IP & equity: common, costly mistakes
Your lawyer’s influence on commercial terms, beyond legal technicalities
** This episode is in English+Hebrew, with English-only subtitles.
Access the transcript here
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About The Endgame:
Israel’s tech M&A show delivers unfiltered conversations with key players from the startup lifecycle. This is a podcast for startups about the path to mergers and acquisitions - and their aftermath. We’re here to go behind the scenes to look at how transactions go terribly wrong or, terrifically right.
Our goal: To give founders new perspectives from the buy-side, sell-side, and investors– so they can better plan for their own endgame.
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Contact the hosts to pitch a guest or suggest a question for the show:
Sophia Tupolev-Luz
Zeevi Michel
Credits:
Produced by: Sophia Tupolev-Luz
Video and sound editing by: Yair Walden
Location: Google for Startups Campus Studio, Tel Aviv