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Starting a company vs. buying one — the question I always ask

a searcher from University of Virginia in Tampa, FL, USA · Sep 14, 2026 (last month)

One of the best questions to ask someone looking to buy a company: what makes you more interested in buying vs. starting from scratch? Curious how others here think about it, especially sub-$1M EBITDA deals.

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“𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫-𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧’ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐐𝐒𝐑 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟.”

Sapphire Foods and Devyani International have announced a landmark merger, creating one of India’s largest QSR platforms under the Yum! Brands ecosystem. Deal Structure: Share-swap merger Swap Ratio: 177 Devyani shares for every 100 Sapphire shares Scale: 3,000+ restaurants across India & international markets Synergies: ₹210–225 Cr expected annually This isn’t just about size — it’s about efficiency, bargaining power, and operating leverage in a sector facing margin pressure and slowing discretionary demand.

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Sun Pharma–Organon: An Indian Giant’s $11.75 Billion Global Power Move.

India's largest overseas pharma acquisition: The announced deal is a landmark cross-border transaction for an Indian pharmaceutical company.
A stronger global presence: The combined business is expected to generate approximately $12.4 billion in annual revenue, according to the companies' announcement.
A major push into women's health: Organon's portfolio strengthens Sun Pharma's presence in women's healthcare, alongside general medicines and biosimilars.
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Starting a company vs. buying one — the question I always ask

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