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Reference no. 9B04M039
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Paul Croke (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University); David Wesley (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2004
Version: 2004-07-09
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Leadership; Mergers & acquisitions (M&A); Venture capital; Internet hardware
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Abstract

GigaNet, Inc describes the effort of a 20 year computer industry veteran to transform a small telecommunications engineering firm into a viable networking technology company. Faced with an uphill battle to convince venture capitalists to invest in the company after the founders decided to seek funding from third tier venture firms, he finally wins $30 million in new investment from a consortium of high quality investors. Before the deal is finalized however, he receives an offer to buy the company from a larger rival. He now must choose between accepting the $30 million and launching an IPO (initial public offering) in 18 months and selling the company.
Location:
United States
Industry:
Electric and electronic equipment supplies
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
2000
Teaching note
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Reference no. 8B04M39
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Paul Croke (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University); David Wesley (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2004
Version: 2004-07-09
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

GigaNet, Inc describes the effort of a 20 year computer industry veteran to transform a small telecommunications engineering firm into a viable networking technology company. Faced with an uphill battle to convince venture capitalists to invest in the company after the founders decided to seek funding from third tier venture firms, he finally wins $30 million in new investment from a consortium of high quality investors. Before the deal is finalized however, he receives an offer to buy the company from a larger rival. He now must choose between accepting the $30 million and launching an IPO (initial public offering) in 18 months and selling the company.

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Location:
United States
Industry:
Electric and electronic equipment supplies
Size:
Small
Other setting(s):
2000

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 8B04M39
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Paul Croke (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University); David Wesley (D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University)
Published by: Ivey Publishing
Originally published in: 2004
Version: 2004-07-09
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details