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Historically, many companies assembled their exit strategy around a familiar buyer map
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A cybersecurity startup might sell to a larger cybersecurity vendor.
Key facts
- This means CEOs should revisit their buyer map every six to 12 months
- Many startups are rapidly adding AI copilots, model integrations, orchestration layers, prompt libraries, vector databases and third-party AI tools across the organization
- An ERP vendor may acquire workflow automation because AI is moving closer to business process execution
- Itay Sagie is a strategic adviser to tech companies, investors, CEOs and boards, specializing in strategy, growth and M&A
Summary
It seems that more and more boards and founders view AI as a valuation enhancer and future-proof strategy. It is difficult to define the extent to which a specific company should morph itself into an “AI native” company. AI does not automatically increase exit value. Many startups are rapidly adding AI copilots, model integrations, orchestration layers, prompt libraries, vector databases and third-party AI tools across the organization. During due diligence, buyers care about how AI is being used. Which models are embedded in the product?