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Why Are These Startups Merging Despite Falling Funding

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GREY Journal
Published
Mon 08 Jul 2024
Episode Link
https://greyjournal.net/news/

Venture capital trends show that startups in sectors where funding has dropped drastically are now merging to stay competitive or survive. Notably, heavily funded e-commerce aggregators like SellerX and Razor Group have acquired rivals as market conditions declined. In real estate, platforms Roofstock and Mynd announced a merger, while Flyhomes acquired ZeroDown's assets. In fintech, funding has slowed, leading to consolidations such as Empower acquiring Petal and Upgrade acquiring Uplift. Logistics also experienced a similar trend, culminating in Flexport acquiring Convoy’s assets. Mergers occur both in peak and down markets, though acquisitions in downturns often involve struggling companies.

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