'What I look for when investing in a software and technology business'

Josh Budd
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'What I look for when investing in a software and technology business'

With the pace of M&A and private equity interest in the channel increasing, BGF investor Harry Jones opens up on what he sees as valuable in a potential software and technology investment.

Culture An honest, transparent culture is key. It's important to be candid about what's gone wrong as well as what's gone right, to learn from failure and be collaborative. In management teams, ...

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