Where Do 100-Day Plans Go Wrong?
The acquisition and integration of an ecommerce business can be a complex process. There are a few common pitfalls where most 100-day plans can go wrong:1. Lack of Proper Due...
Investing in Ecommerce
Framework for PE Firms: Acquiring an Ecommerce Business, the First 100 Days
Buying any business inevitably introduces chaos. Buying one in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of ecommerce adds an extra layer of volatility. Our goal at Tadpull in working with private equity investors...
Ecommerce Gotchas: What to Watch Out For in Monthly PortCo Reports (and Potentially Due Diligence)
We often are asked by ecommerce investors, “What should I be aware of when I review my monthly PortCo reports?” We love this question! Why? Because these reports can be...
Ecommerce Gotchas: What to Watch Out For in Monthly PortCo Reports (and Potentially Due Diligence)
Monthly PortCo reports can be instrumental in evaluating performance and making informed decisions, but without a proper frame of reference, it’s also easy to miss key data points. Tadpull Chief...
The Rise of B2B Ecommerce: Opportunities for Investors, B2B Companies
An ever-increasing number of B2B companies are adopting ecommerce platforms to meet the evolving expectations of their buyers. As digitally native millennials assume management roles and Gen Z enters the...
5 Reasons Private Equity Firms Should Embrace ERP Systems
NetSuite recently produced a white paper detailing the advantages private-equity firms can gain from bringing enterprise resource planning into their portfolio companies. Why? Standardizing a portfolio on a common ERP...
Three Easy Clues for Buying Distressed Ecommerce Companies
There are three key clues for assessing the value and future opportunities of a post-pandemic ecommerce business: core offerings, supply chain surge, and acquisition costs. In this article, we delve...
Digested: Recharge’s ‘2023 State of Subscription Commerce’ Report
In 2022, subscription services saw substantial growth. Consumers felt comfortable (despite cutting spending in other areas) retaining their existing subscription services and committing to new subscriptions. Delving into 2022’s subscription...
Ecommerce Brands and Investors Must Adjust Core Practices to Navigate Capital Market Pressures and Position for the Best Valuation
The challenges investors and ecommerce companies face in early 2023 will likely not subside the remainder of the year or even into 2024. Those organizations poised to overcome them ─...
Q&A: Lexia Schwartz, Managing Director of Canaccord Genuity
In this Q&A interview, Canaccord Genuity Managing Director Lexia Schwartz weighs in on the current trend outlook for investing in the ecommerce space. Read about what she’s seeing in the...
The Time to Modernize is Now: Why Enterprises Need a Composable Commerce Solution
Following three straight years of uncertainty and rapid change, 2023 looks like it will offer more of the same — but with even more challenges for a wide range of...
The Power of First and Zero-Party Data for Future Proofing Ecommerce Exits
Businesses that prioritize collecting, analyzing and activating first- and zero-party data will have a powerful asset for raising capital and building long-term value. Read more about how to implicitly and...
Mountains, Capital, and Commerce 2022 Recap: Equal Parts Education and Outdoor Recreation
Nearly 40 private-equity leaders and investment bankers gathered Oct 2-4, 2022, in Bozeman, Montana, for an invite-only conference that centered around identifying high-potential investments in the ecommerce space. Read about...
Q&A: Dr. Peter Fader, Marketing Professor at UPenn’s The Wharton School
Tadpull Co-founder and CEO Jake Cook sat down with Marketing Professor Dr. Peter Fader to both unpack his Mountains, Capital and Commerce conference keynote address, and to learn more about...