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Why Is the Seller Selling?
Price matters, but understanding why a seller wants a deal can matter just as much.
October 26, 2026 · 2 min read
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About Joshua
Joshua Snyder is an investor, operator, and dealmaker. He has built, financed, and acquired businesses across Columbia Care, SPACs, and consumer brands like Sunny Seltzers, and now invests and advises companies on M&A at Squares Capital. He reads constantly, writes about what works, what doesn't, and what looked better in Excel, and lives in New Canaan, Connecticut with his family.
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