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What are the most important factors when determining a partner's fit for your company?

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Finding the right partner for your company is a crucial decision that can make or break your venture. A partner is not just a source of funding, but also a strategic ally, a mentor, a sounding board, and a potential exit option. But how do you assess if a partner is a good fit for your company? Here are some of the most important factors to consider.

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Mariano A. Berazaluce

COFO at arcomedlab | I Invest in, Manage and Mentor Businesses with a positive impact in the world
Ronen Menipaz

Founder of Voyage Capital & M51 Entrepreneur Labs | Investor | Entrepreneur | Unusual Thinker | Dad
Dave Lorenzo

Pre-M&A Consultant removing complexity, guesswork, and frustration from business growth and exit strategy.

1 Vision and values

You want a partner who shares your vision and values for your company, and who can support you in achieving your goals. A partner who has a different vision or values can create conflicts, misunderstandings, and misalignment in the long run. To avoid this, you need to communicate clearly and honestly with your potential partner about your vision and values, and ask them about theirs. You also need to do some research on their track record, reputation, and portfolio to see if they align with your expectations.

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Ronen Menipaz

Founder of Voyage Capital & M51 Entrepreneur Labs | Investor | Entrepreneur | Unusual Thinker | Dad
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It is important to serve as a confidant and an understanding skilled partner when thinking of partnership ventures. Here are a few questions to consider before going ahead: 1. Do they share the same ideologies? 2. Do they share the same goals? 3. Do they have similar ideas? 4. Do you both think alike? 5. What's their experience? 6. Ask them why?

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2 Expertise and network

You want a partner who has the relevant expertise and network for your industry, market, and stage of development. A partner who has the right expertise and network can provide you with valuable insights, advice, connections, and resources that can help you grow your company faster and smarter. To evaluate this, you need to look at their background, experience, and achievements in your sector, and ask them how they can help you with your specific challenges and opportunities. You also need to check their references and testimonials from other founders and entrepreneurs they have worked with.

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Felipe Rojas Rivera

Director de Empresas | MBA U. de Chile | Master in Finance ESE U. Andes | Engineer | Financial advisor | Mentor de Startups | Asesor Empresarial | Gobierno Corporativo | PMO | Aeronautical Specialist |
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Considero que además de la experiencia y red de contactos, es crucial evaluar la alineación de valores y visión empresarial con un potencial socio. Compartir una filosofía común puede fortalecer la colaboración a largo plazo y minimizar conflictos. La transparencia en la comunicación y la claridad en los roles son también aspectos clave para una asociación exitosa. En ocasiones, la sinergia cultural puede ser tan importante como la experiencia para construir una colaboración sólida y efectiva. (Incluso la edad, el color político, etc.)

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3 Commitment and involvement

You want a partner who is committed and involved in your company, and who can offer you the right level of support and guidance. A partner who is too passive or too intrusive can harm your company's performance and culture. To find the right balance, you need to discuss with your potential partner how much time, money, and attention they are willing to invest in your company, and what kind of role and relationship they expect to have with you and your team. You also need to establish clear expectations and boundaries for communication, feedback, and decision-making.

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Felipe Rojas Rivera

Director de Empresas | MBA U. de Chile | Master in Finance ESE U. Andes | Engineer | Financial advisor | Mentor de Startups | Asesor Empresarial | Gobierno Corporativo | PMO | Aeronautical Specialist |
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En mi experiencia, el compromiso debe ir más allá de los recursos financieros y el tiempo. La alineación en metas a largo plazo y la capacidad de adaptarse a los desafíos emergentes son fundamentales. Es crucial definir expectativas desde el principio y establecer un marco para evaluar y ajustar el nivel de compromiso según las necesidades cambiantes de la empresa. La flexibilidad y la comunicación abierta son claves para asegurar una colaboración efectiva.

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4 Chemistry and trust

You want a partner who has a good chemistry and trust with you and your team, and who can foster a positive and productive partnership. A partner who has a poor chemistry or trust with you can damage your morale, motivation, and confidence. To build a strong rapport, you need to interact with your potential partner on a personal and professional level, and see how they behave, communicate, and collaborate with you and your team. You also need to test their honesty, integrity, and reliability by asking them tough questions and verifying their claims.

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Felipe Rojas Rivera

Director de Empresas | MBA U. de Chile | Master in Finance ESE U. Andes | Engineer | Financial advisor | Mentor de Startups | Asesor Empresarial | Gobierno Corporativo | PMO | Aeronautical Specialist |
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La química y la confianza son fundamentales para el éxito de la asociación. Además de las interacciones profesionales, compartir valores y visión a largo plazo es crucial. La transparencia y la apertura en la comunicación construyen confianza, mientras que la resolución conjunta de desafíos fortalece la química. Es esencial buscar una conexión genuina que trascienda lo meramente profesional, cultivando así una colaboración sólida.

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5 Terms and conditions

You want a partner who offers you fair and favorable terms and conditions for your partnership, and who can negotiate with you in a respectful and transparent manner. A partner who tries to impose unfair or unfavorable terms and conditions can jeopardize your company's future and value. To protect your interests, you need to review and understand the terms and conditions of your potential partner's offer, and compare them with other options and benchmarks. You also need to seek legal and financial advice from experts and mentors before signing any deal.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Mariano A. Berazaluce

COFO at arcomedlab | I Invest in, Manage and Mentor Businesses with a positive impact in the world
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In my experience, the strength of a business partnership is often rooted in the complementarity of skills and resources. It's not just about pooling together more of the same, but strategically combining different abilities for a synergistic effect. This approach has consistently shown that when each partner fills in the gaps of the other, the collective potential is magnified, leading to outcomes neither could achieve alone.

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Dave Lorenzo

Pre-M&A Consultant removing complexity, guesswork, and frustration from business growth and exit strategy.
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Determining a partner's fit for your company involves a multifaceted analysis, focusing on several key factors to ensure alignment and potential for mutual success. Here are the twelve things we review: 1). Strategic Alignment 2). Cultural Compatibility 3). Complementary Strengths and Weaknesses: 4). Financial Stability and Health 5). Market Knowledge and Network 6). Reputation and Track Record 7). Innovation and Adaptability 8). Communication and Transparency 9). Legal and Regulatory Compliance 10). Long-term Viability 11). Risk Management 12). Technology and Infrastructure A comprehensive evaluation of strategic alignment is key to determining a partner’s fit for your company.

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