Secondaries and M&A: What Founders Need to Know

​Startups are built to grow — but how do they exit? What happens when traction meets investor pressure, founder ambition, or acquisition offers?

​In this exclusive panel, co-organized by Endeavor Portugal, we’ll dive into the strategic and messy realities of M&A and secondary transactions. From navigating buyer negotiations to ensuring founder alignment, our panel of entrepreneurs, VCs, and legal experts will break down what it really takes to scale - and sell - in today’s market.

​We’ll dig into:
🔹 The anatomy of a successful M&A deal
🔹 Founder secondaries: timing, value, and control
🔹 Strategic vs. financial buyers: what’s the difference and why it matters
🔹 Legal pitfalls and power plays behind the scenes

​Moderated by:

• ​Luís Geraldes, Morais Leitão

• ​Rita Sobral, Cooley LLP

​Panelists:

• ​Gonçalo Fortes (ex-Prodsmart)

• ​Bruno Azevedo (Addvolt)

• ​João Trigo (Sword Health)

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​Whether you're actively fundraising, exploring secondaries, or just curious about the next stage of the startup journey, this session offers real talk on real deals — from those who’ve been through it.

​Join us for a sharp, candid conversation on how founders and investors navigate growth, liquidity, and the long game. This time, online!