# Jake Fuentes

> Founder & CEO of Level Money (acq. by Capital One). 2x venture backed, 2x acquired founder

Jake consults with startup CEOs exploring strategic options, with a specialty in mergers and acquisitions. 

Jake is formerly Cofounder and CEO of two exited companies: Level Money (acquired by Capital One) and Cascade (acquired by undisclosed strategic).

Jake has worked on deals totaling over $2.0 billion in transaction value as a principal or advisor, from acquihires to large strategic transactions. 

Things I can advise on: 
✔️ Building early strategic relationships
✔️ Getting your first bid
✔️ Negotiating with potential buyers
✔️ Managing your team and investors through the process
✔️ Post-sale transition and integration
✔️.. & more 

Excited to connect!

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $250.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking about selling my company. How do I even start?
- How do I get a company to say they want to buy my business without seeming “too for sale”?
- How do I make sure that an acquirer will value my business in the right way?
- How important is building a competitive process, and how do I build competition?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/jakefuentes)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)