Iron Meadow
Thinking on acquiring founder-led marketing businesses, AI-powered distribution, and building lasting value in the attention economy.
March 31, 2026
Most agency founders never plan their exit. Here's what holding companies actually look for, how to prepare your business, and what the process looks like from first conversation to close.
March 31, 2026
AI is changing how content gets created, distributed, and discovered. For small marketing businesses without big ad budgets, understanding this shift is the difference between growing and disappearing.
March 31, 2026
The term 'founder-led' gets used a lot in acquisition circles. Here's what it actually signals to a buyer — and what founders can do to make their business more acquirable without losing what makes it special.
March 31, 2026
Niche content businesses — newsletters, media sites, communities, and content agencies — are increasingly attractive acquisition targets. Here's how buyers think about valuation and what drives the multiple.
March 31, 2026
Most small business acquisitions fail to unlock the growth potential of what they buy. Here's how applying AI-powered distribution changes the math — and why it's a durable competitive advantage for acquirers.
March 31, 2026
Selling to a private holding company is different from selling to a strategic buyer or a private equity firm. Here's what the process looks like, what to watch out for, and how to get the best outcome.