Maneesh Bhandari on the business of buying and selling businesses | GrowthPal
Unlock the secrets of successful M&A transactions in this episode!
In the traditional Indian business landscape, the goal was often to build a company for the long haul, passing it down to the next generation. However, with the rise of external capital, this paradigm is shifting.
Enter a growing opportunity in the business of matching buyers with sellers.
When it comes to facilitating these matches, there are two prevalent revenue models: the discovery model and the middleman model.
While middlemen earn commissions by ensuring transactions, platforms like MagicBricks, Housing, and NoBroker charge subscription or listing fees.
GrowthPal is a Pune-based startup disrupting the buying and selling of companies. By offering a premium discovery service, they’re changing the game!
In this episode, Maneesh Bhandari breaks down the business model and the journey of building GrowthPal.
He shares the driving forces behind company acquisitions and delves into the dynamics of buyer-seller relationships. From debunking myths to drawing parallels with dating apps, Maneesh takes us through the intriguing world of M&A!
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Additional readings:-
1.Startup Mantra: M&A made easy with GrowthPal
2.Startup to Scaleup: Spotlight on GrowthPal that aims to reinvent M&A deal sourcing
3.Lending dominated fintech M&As in 2023 amid increased regulatory scrutiny: GrowthPal study
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