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A blog header graphic showing a Digital Transformation in Manufacturing & Industrial SaaS: Trends Driving M&A

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How the Digital Transformation Drives M&A Activity in Manufacturing
April 25, 2024

After a gradual decline since the mid-20th century, the U.S. manufacturing and industrial sector is making a comeback. Challenges like global competition, rising wages, and outsourcing led to losses, with…

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How SaaS and AI are Building the Future of Intelligent Software
April 23, 2024

Today, two terms have fundamentally altered our approach to business and innovation: SaaS (Software as a Service) and AI (Artificial Intelligence). For those steering the SaaS industry ship, understanding these…

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Our List of 10 Private Equity Firms Investing in Software to Watch
March 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. And it typically boils down to a few common elements that successful SaaS companies do particularly well: High-quality…

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Healthcare Trends

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The SaaS Prescription: Healthcare Trends and M&A Insights
January 23, 2024

Few would disagree the American healthcare sector faces a great many challenges in terms of accessibility, affordability, and quality of care. Digital transformation is central in streamlining many healthcare processes,…

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The State of Manufacturing: Top Trends Driving SaaS Adoption in 2024
January 17, 2024

Technology continues to drive paradigm shifts in every industry, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. The rapid rise of automation and artificial intelligence is reshaping the industrial landscape as…

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How To Leverage SEG’s SaaS Index™ Tool
January 9, 2024

Success in the SaaS industry depends on more than just a strong product. For SaaS company leaders, benchmarking—the comparison of performance metrics across companies within the same industry—provides a way…

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Recession Proof Businesses

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The Perfect Formula for Recession-Proof Software Businesses Today
November 28, 2023

While many of the elements that define attractive investment opportunities remain somewhat consistent, buyers and investors do tend to place more emphasis on certain criteria depending on the broader economic…

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Gross Retention & Gross Profit

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Gross Retention & Gross Profit: What Our Survey Reveals About These 2 Key Metrics
November 14, 2023

The following blog content has been updated in November 2023 to incorporate the most recent research findings. SaaS founders must stay attuned to the shifting preferences of private equity (PE)…

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Essential 6 Factors For Planning an Exit

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The Essential 6 Factors for Software Founders Planning an Exit
November 3, 2023

When it comes to evaluating a software company, PE investors and strategic buyers focus on certain criteria that can make or break a deal. These six factors we're about to…

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5 Workplace Trends That Are Boosting Software & SaaS M&A
October 3, 2023

Today's workplace is no longer only centered around an office; it is anywhere you have an internet connection. Mobile devices and social media have changed the way that businesses connect…

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