Explore the dynamics of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships in software entrepreneurship with insights, analysis, and real-world examples that illuminate the evolving landscape of WordPress and SaaS.
Our articles provide a window into the inner workings and moving parts that make up the M&A process in the software ecosystem. For example:
In The Gamechangers series, industry leaders like Syed Balkhi — CEO and Founder of Awesome Motive — share their experiences and firsthand knowledge about his company’s acquisitions. Extendify co-founders Artur Grabowski and Chris Lubkert offer valuable perspectives on valuation, sale price, and forming relationships with potential acquirers in advance. Former CEO of Yoast Marieke van de Rakt discusses why selling her company was the right move at the right time, and General Manager at Stellar WP Zach Tirrell contributes unique insights from his experience of setting up an acquisition as a non-owner.
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of acquisitions and exits with real-world examples, expert insights, and practical advice to help you navigate the intricacies of acquisitions and exits within the software entrepreneurship landscape.
Have you considered boarding the ‘WordPress acquisition’ express and cashing in on an exit? Best start preparing early. In our new Gamechangers article, serial entrepreneur Erick Danzer explains how to…
In 2020, Zach Tirrell was tasked by Modern Tribe to help prep The Events Calendar for an acquisition, despite owning no part of the business. After Liquid Web took over…
WordPress networking strategies probably don’t immediately come to mind when you think of plugin and theme development. But Extendify’s Chris Lubkert and Artur Grabowski believe that networking is a crucial…
At the end of 2020, then-Yoast CEO Marieke van de Rakt and her husband Joost de Valk (Yoast’s Founder and Chief Product Officer) had reached a crossroads. Though they’d created…
In November 2021, we launched The Gamechangers: a video series that deep-dives into WordPress mergers and acquisitions with the leading entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business mavens responsible for the big…
You design incredible products, and it’s driving profitable growth for your WordPress business. With an ‘official’ declaration that WordPress powers 43.4% of the internet based on the latest reports, it’s…
On the cusp of 2022, the market share of WordPress is bigger than ever. But as new plugin and theme developers enter the market to seize the perceived opportunity, major…
If you’ve been following the WordPress products space, it’s hard to ignore all the plugin and theme acquisitions going around. While it’s a common thing, surprisingly, there’s almost no public…
