Скачать или смотреть How Online Business Deals Matured From Wire Races to Real Due Diligence

In the early days of online business M&A, deals moved incredibly fast. Brokers would list multiple content sites and e commerce businesses on a Monday, and buyers would wire six figure amounts within hours. Whoever’s money landed first won the deal.

The market today looks very different. Buyers are far more sophisticated, and due diligence is much deeper. Exclusivity periods are now standard, giving buyers time to properly evaluate a business. Third party diligence firms have also become a normal part of the process, adding another layer of verification and professionalism.

Financing has played a major role in this shift, pushing deals into a more structured and disciplined environment. As a result, transactions now move with clearer timelines, defined steps, and higher expectations on both sides.

In this conversation, we break down how the market evolved, why the shift was so dramatic, and what buyers should expect today when pursuing an online business.