The Implications of Increased Regulatory Scrutiny for Startup Acquisitions by @ttunguz

We’re entering a period wherein governments regulate large technology businesses more actively. Startups evaluating M&A have additional factors to consider.

The period between a startup signing a merger agreement & the transaction close (when money & stock changes hands) might last a few weeks for a small acquisition or drag for more than a year for higher-profile buys.

The longer the period, the greater the challenges facing the business.