Startup Acquisition Stories

Why Local Habits and Simple Tech Created a Perfect Exit


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Renata Raya didn’t chase a complex tech idea. She solved a simple problem: cart abandonment in Latin America.


By building GoRecover around WhatsApp instead of email, she achieved a 20% recovery rate and created a stable, high-value asset on the Shopify App Store. When her focus shifted to her next venture, Revie, she used Acquire.com to find a buyer who valued simplicity over complexity.


You’ll hear:

  • Why meeting customers on WhatsApp outperformed global email tools.
  • How a narrow product scope reduces buyer risk and speeds up the exit.
  • The strategy of "Selling for Focus": putting a mature app in the right hands to build what's next.

3 Lessons from GoRecover:

  1. Cultural Fit is Leverage: Local habits are an unfair advantage against global giants.
  2. Simple Sells: Steady, low-maintenance performance is a magnet for buyers.
  3. Momentum Matters: Multiple offers change the deal's power dynamic.

For anyone building in the Shopify ecosystem, this is a masterclass in market-specific execution.


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