Acquisition Strategy | Tracxn
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Acquisition Strategy | Tracxn

About Tracxn

  • Fast growing, mid-stage Enterprise SaaS and DaaS listed company based in Bangalore, India.
  • World’s largest analyst curated platform to track startups & innovation.
  • Through our SaaS platform, we help our customers discover interesting companies, do deal diligence, understand market trends, and manage their deals and portfolio.

Sectors - Data as a Service | Investment Tech


Products

  • Sourcing Dashboards: for discovery of startups for investment purpose
  • Deal Diligence Pack: to evaluate targets in advanced diligence stages
  • CRM: tailored specifically for deal management for the VC, PE & Corp Dev
  • Newsletters: for tracking investment activity in sectors of interest
  • Reports: to understand sectors, activities in geos, etc
  • APIs: for programmatic investments


  • Global Databases:

Companies

Investors, IB & Facilitators

Funding

CapTables

M&A IPO

Financials

All above products are bundled as a single subscription of the platform. The subscription is sold one such a user login based pricing.


Core Value Proposition

Structured Taxonomy: categorizes companies into various sectors, industries, sub-industries, and niches, enabling users to quickly find relevant companies and insights within specific areas of interest.

Customization & Integration: Benefit from custom research services, tailored reports, and seamless API integration to enhance your data analysis and decision-making processes.

On - Demand Analyst Support: Access expert analyst support to assist with bespoke research needs, deeper analysis, and tailored insights.

Live Deals: Access a dedicated section for live deals, where paid users, including founders seeking investors, can post live deals, and investors can search for them, facilitating direct connections and investment opportunities.


Ideal Customer Profile

Category

Private Market Investors and Investment Banks

Corporate Clients

Other Customer Segments (Universities, Government Agencies, Industry Bodies)

Startup Founders

Demographics





Name

Alex Johnson

Maria Lopez

John Smith

Chris Doe

Age

40

38

45

32

Title

Investment Manager

Director of Corporate Development

Research Analyst

CEO & Founder

Gender

Male

Female

Male

Male

Location

USA

Europe

Asia

USA

Relationship

Married

Married with 2 kids

Single

Married

Salary Bracket

USD 200,000 - 400,000

USD 150,000 - 300,000

USD 100,000 - 150,000

USD 100,000 - 200,000

B2B Org Specific





Company Size

Medium (50-500 employees)

Large (5000+ employees)

Medium (100-1000 employees)

Small (10-50 employees)

Org Structure

Structured

Heavily Structured

Structured

Flexible

Industry Domain

Finance

Corporate (various industries)

Academia/Government

Technology, Health, Various Startups

GMV

$1 Billion

$50 Billion

Not Applicable

$5 - $50 Million

Technology Maturity

Advanced

Mature

Developing

Emerging

Customer Base of Org.

500+ clients

100+ clients

50+ institutions

1000+ customers

Annual IT Budget

$50 Million

$200 Million

$5 Million

$1 Million

Growth of Company

5-7%

10-12%

3-5%

15-20%

Compliance

High Compliance

Stringent Compliance

Varies

Moderate

Contract in Years

3-5 years

2-3 years

1-3 years

1-2 years

Persona Specific





Role in Decision

Part of panel which decides which product to buy

Part of panel which decides which product to buy

Decision maker in the panel

Sole decision maker

Motivation

Identify high-potential investment opportunities

Streamline M&A processes and drive innovation

Support research and policy development

Drive rapid growth and innovation

Pain Point

High competition for deals, need for accurate data

Complex M&A processes, need for reliable tools

Limited access to up-to-date information

Limited resources, need for scalability

Organization Influence

High Degree

Highest

Moderate

High

Channel for Contact

Email, Call

Email, Call

Email

Email, Social Media

Personal Time

LinkedIn, Financial News, Golf

LinkedIn, Corporate Events, Reading

LinkedIn, Conferences, Research Journals

LinkedIn, Tech Forums, Social Media


JTBD Summary

ICP

Functional Goals

Personal Goals

Financial Goals

Social Goals

Private Market Investors and Investment Banks

Identify high-potential investment opportunities

Enhance professional reputation

Achieve high returns on investments

Build a strong professional network

Corporate Clients

Identify and evaluate strategic investment opportunities

Enhance strategic decision-making capabilities

Increase ROI and cost efficiency

Strengthen professional network and corporate image

Other Customer Segments

Conduct thorough research and policy development

Enhance academic or policy-making credibility

Maximize budget efficiency and funding utilization

Enhance institutional reputation and influence

Startup Founders

Drive product development and market entry

Achieve recognition and validation in the market

Maximize investment and minimize operational costs

Build a supportive network and community


A look inside the market (TAM/SAM/SOM Calculation)


The number of addressable organizations as potential subscribers for private market data - across venture capital funds, private equity funds, large corporates, investment banks, family offices, limited partners, accelarators & incubators, debt funds, etc. - are in excess of 100,000 organizations globally.

  • TAM - 100,000 Organizations - Since, each organisation is considered as a potential user.
  • SAM - TAM*60% = 60,000 Organizations.
  • SOM - SAM*10% = 6,000 Organizations.

Currently Tracxn has ~1200 Accounts.

Now, further diving deep into the no of accounts does each organization purchase would give us a much clear picture.

Customer Type

Accounts

Users

Venture Capitalist

20000

5

Private Equity Funds

10000

10

Large Corporates

15000

15

Investment Banks

5000

20

Family Offices

20000

3

Limited Partners (LPs)

10000

5

Accelerators & Incubators

10000

5

Debt Funds

10000

8

  • TAM = 7,65,000 Users
  • SAM - TAM*60% = 4,59,000 Users
  • SOM - SAM*10% = 45,900 Users

Channel

Channel

Cost

Effort

Flexibility

Lead Time

Scale

Organic/Content Loop

Low

Moderate

High

High

Low

Partner Program

Medium

High

Moderate

Low

High

Paid Ads/Sponsorship

High

Moderate

High

High

High

Product Integration

Moderate

Moderate

Low

High

High

Organic

Since we are a data company, we are able to use the large amounts of data that we own to do content-based marketing which helps us in acquiring a high velocity of leads without having to spend on paid marketing.

In FY23, we got a traffic of 9 million visits across all our public pages and got over 1000 press mentions in prominent news media.

Detailed analysis of Social media presence has led to some recommendations in the content channel.

Channel

Current Strength

Opportunity

Recommendation

LinkedIn

Strong following (42k)

Increase content frequency, quality, and engagement

Focus on enhancing and leveraging

Twitter

Strong following (69k)

Share insights, engage in conversations, promote events

Focus on enhancing and leveraging

Facebook

Smaller following (5k+)

Community engagement

Lower priority

YouTube

No presence

Share webinars, tutorials, testimonials

Start a channel

Blog & Case Studies

No presence

Provide in-depth insights, establish thought leadership, SEO

Launch blog and case studies section

  1. The ICPs need to see more content around the use cases to enhance product catalog visibility.
  2. The ICPs need more Case Studies, Blogs which would lead to more traction among users.


It shouldn’t be an issue to Tracxn, as we generate automated reports for the recent trends in technology and innovation, which would be used to derive insights and be made as blog posts.


Partners Program

Step

Action

Identify Potential Partners

Universities, Government Agencies, Accelerators, VC/PE Firms, Corporate Innovation Labs

Develop Partnership Propositions

Tailor value propositions for each partner type

Create Engagement Plans

Partnership agreements, joint marketing, regular communication, performance metrics

Targeted Partner Outreach

Outreach campaigns, demonstrations, leverage existing networks

Identify Potential Partners

a. Universities and Academic Institutions:

  • Target: Leading business schools (e.g., IIMs, IITs, Harvard, Stanford), research institutions
  • Goal: Collaborate on research projects, provide access to Tracxn’s platform for academic purposes, guest lectures, and workshops

b. Government Agencies and Industry Bodies:

  • Target: Economic development agencies, industry associations (e.g., NASSCOM, FICCI)
  • Goal: Provide data for policy-making, economic research, and industry analysis

c. Accelerators and Incubators:

  • Target: Y Combinator, Techstars, Seedcamp, local accelerators
  • Goal: Offer free or discounted access to Tracxn’s platform for startup cohorts, mentoring sessions, and data workshops

d. Corporate Innovation Labs:

  • Target: Innovation labs of large corporates (e.g., Google X, Microsoft Ventures)
  • Goal: Help corporates identify and evaluate startups, innovation trends, and market opportunities

Develop Partnership Propositions

a. Value Proposition for Universities and Academic Institutions:

  • Access to Comprehensive Data: Provide students and researchers with access to Tracxn’s extensive database for research and academic projects.
  • Collaborative Research Projects: Partner on research initiatives and publish joint whitepapers and studies.
  • Guest Lectures and Workshops: Offer expertise through lectures, webinars, and hands-on workshops.

b. Value Proposition for Government Agencies and Industry Bodies:

  • Policy Support: Provide data-driven insights to support policy development and economic research.
  • Industry Reports: Collaborate on creating industry-specific reports and analysis.
  • Advisory Services: Offer advisory services and consultancy based on Tracxn’s data.

c. Value Proposition for Accelerators and Incubators:

  • Data Access for Startups: Offer free or discounted access to Tracxn’s platform for startups in accelerator programs.
  • Mentoring and Workshops: Conduct mentoring sessions and data workshops for startups.
  • Event Collaboration: Co-host events, pitch sessions, and demo days.

d. Value Proposition for Corporate Innovation Labs:

  • Startup Scouting: Assist in scouting and evaluating startups for potential partnerships, investments, or acquisitions.
  • Innovation Trends: Provide insights into emerging technologies and innovation trends.
  • Custom Reports: Develop custom reports tailored to the corporation’s strategic interests.

Create Engagement Plans

a. Partnership Agreements:

  • Develop formal partnership agreements outlining the terms, benefits, and expectations for both parties.
  • Include clauses for co-branding opportunities, data sharing, and revenue-sharing models if applicable.

b. Joint Marketing Activities:

  • Co-create marketing materials such as case studies, whitepapers, and success stories.
  • Promote partnerships through joint press releases, social media campaigns, and blog posts.


Targeted Partner Outreach

a. Outreach Campaigns:

  • Develop targeted outreach campaigns to approach potential partners. Use personalized emails, LinkedIn messages, and direct meetings to initiate discussions.

b. Demonstrations and Presentations:

  • Offer demonstrations of Tracxn’s platform to potential partners, showcasing its value and how it can support their specific needs.
  • Prepare customized presentations highlighting the benefits of partnership for each target segment.

Detailed Step by Step for a Single Case (University Incubators)


Example Value Proposition for a University Incubator

“Tracxn offers your incubator startups unparalleled access to market intelligence and data analytics, helping them make informed decisions and scale faster. Through our partnership, we will provide comprehensive support, including mentorship, workshops, and custom insights, ensuring your startups have the resources they need to succeed.”


Brag-worthy feature

"Proud to announce that our incubator startups have successfully secured major investments through Tracxn! With access to top-tier market intelligence and investor networks, our startups are accelerating their growth and making waves in the industry. 🚀📈 #StartupSuccess #Innovation #Investment #Growth #Tracxn #IncubatorPride"

1. Identify Target University Incubators

a. Leading Business Schools and Universities:

  • Examples: IIMs, IITs, Harvard Innovation Labs, Stanford StartX, MIT Martin Trust Center, UC Berkeley SkyDeck
  • Criteria: Look for incubators with a strong track record of successful startups, active mentorship programs, and strong industry connections.

2. Develop Value Proposition for University Incubators

a. Access to Comprehensive Data

b. Mentorship and Advisory Services

c. Workshops and Training Programs

d. Custom Reports and Insights

e. Success Stories and Case Studies

3. Create Engagement Plans with University Incubators

a. Partnership Agreements

b. Joint Marketing Activities

c. Regular Communication and Support

4.Targeted Partner Outreach for University Incubators

a. Outreach Campaigns

b. Demonstrations and Presentations

c. Leverage Existing Networks














































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