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Eric • 06 Apr 2025

M&A Glossary: Comprehensive Overview for SME Owners

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), understanding M&A is essential for growth, competitive positioning, and strategic planning. This report combines a glossary of key M&A terms with an exploration of the M&A process.

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Eric • 06 Apr 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Food & Beverage M&A: A Strategic Overview

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Eric • 05 Apr 2025

Financial Preparation for M&A Success: A Comprehensive Guide for Sellers

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Eric • 14 Jun 2025

10 Hard Truths About Selling Your SME in Singapore — And How to Prepare

How do I prepare my business for sale to maximize its value? What are the typical steps involved in selling a business in Singapore? What happens after the sale is completed?

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Eric • 21 May 2025

The Weekly Go/No-Go Framework for Successful Deals

Keywords: selling business, merger and acquisition process, F&B business sale, SME M&A Singapore, buyer diligence checklist, deal-breakers in M&A, business valuation, succession planning F&B, SME M&A Southeast Asia At The Funding Assembly, one crucial approach to navigating the sale successfully

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Eric • 20 May 2025

Search Funds: A Viable Pathway to SME Ownership or a High-Risk Gamble?

In Southeast Asia's dynamic SME landscape, a quiet revolution is transforming aspiring entrepreneurs into company owners—without building from scratch. Welcome to the world of search funds. The Rise of Acquisition Entrepreneurship Traditionally, entrepreneurship has meant starting something new—launching a product, testing a market, scaling a startup.

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Eric • 20 May 2025

Can Search Funds Work in Southeast Asia? Exploring a New Path to SME Acquisition in the F&B Sector

Search funds have grown steadily in the U.S. and Europe over the past two decades. But what about Southeast Asia? Could this model of entrepreneurial acquisition be the missing link in solving succession risk for small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the food and beverage (F&B) industry?

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Eric • 19 May 2025

Now Flip It: Why Do Buyers Walk Away from Business Acquisitions?

At The Funding Assembly (TFA), a data-driven M&A platform based in Singapore, we are specializing in the buying and selling of small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the food and beverage (F&B) industry across Southeast Asia.

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Eric • 06 Apr 2025

Understanding M&A Jargon: A Guide for First-Time Sellers

When business owners understand industry terms, they're better equipped to discuss deal structures, evaluate offers, and navigate due diligence. This guide explains the most important M&A terms to help first-time sellers approach the process confidently.

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