Denzel Cadet breaks down how ETSY's sale of Depop to eBay (for $400 million less than Etsy paid) reveals two different paths of growth (organic vs inorganic)
The final installment of 2025 M&A Lessons unpacks Lesson #1, which explains why, pre-closing, structuring around the risks in your target and, post-closing, rolling up your sleeves for post-closing integration are key parts of the acquisition process
#2 in our countdown. Diligence isn’t a cost - it’s how you find hidden value. The best buyers use it to see what others miss, leverage in negotiation, clarity in ops, and confidence after closing. It’s not checking boxes; it's protecting your neck
