The following content has been updated as of December 2023. While the software M&A market feels the impact of some of the same macroeconomic forces affecting public companies, it’s important…
Achieving profitable growth is the top priority for most SaaS businesses. So, naturally, business owners want to know the best way to get bigger faster, without undermining their financial stability…
Most SaaS founders have a clear vision for their business. They are focused on creating new products, finding new markets, and attracting new customers. However, there may be a significant…
Annual recurring revenue (ARR) is a critical measure of any SaaS company's success and is one of the most important factors private equity investors and strategic buyers assess when evaluating…
The software M&A market is like a living and breathing organism: constantly evolving, adapting, and reacting to the world around it. This is especially true in recent years, with COVID…
Historically, few metrics have been as closely tied to SaaS company valuations as net dollar retention (NDR), also commonly referred to as net revenue retention, net ARR retention, or simply…
All businesses have at least one thing in common: the need to attract and retain customers. Without a base of recurring customers to provide a steady stream of revenue, a…
Early-stage software businesses may reach a point where they seek resources to help accelerate growth and execute business goals. There are several resources for growth capital: debt from a lender…
For software companies moving beyond their product development and early growth stages, efficient resource allocation and high customer retention are important drivers of growth. If the wrong customers are being…
Ben Murray, Founder of The SaaS CFO, recently spoke with SEG Senior Associate Karam El-Harami about the importance of SaaS valuations. Topics included: Is there a myth that strategic buyers…
