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Public SaaS Company Valuations and What They Mean for Private Companies
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Strategic buyers and investors take their cues from public market performance – using it as a benchmark to assess risk, growth potential, and valuations. When public SaaS valuations are climbing…

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Gross Revenue Retention Rate + Gross Profit: Why Buyers Prioritize These 2 Key Metrics
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If you’re like most SaaS founders, you’re probably focused on finding and acquiring new customers. But buyers are looking for more than just strong revenue growth. We see this reality…

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Industrial Industry Trends Impacting FSM: Overcoming Headwinds, Leveraging Tailwinds, and Scaling for Success 
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Field Service Management (FSM) has long been essential for industries like Utilities, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Home Services, Construction, Manufacturing & Equipment, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Facility Management, Energy, and…

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Meet the Top Strategic Buyers Acquiring Software Companies
October 1, 2024

If you’re a software company founder considering an exit or seeking a strategic partnership to support further growth, it’s important to be aware of the most active buyers in your…

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Education Software in Today’s Schools: Sector Trends and M&A Insights
August 13, 2024

Like many other facets of society, the Education Software sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by the digital revolution. Over the last two decades, America’s school systems have aggressively pursued…

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Legal Considerations for Successful Exit Planning
July 10, 2024

For software company founders, exit planning is among the most intensive and stressful situations they may ever face. However, it can also be one of the most rewarding. Software executives…

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How to Know When It’s Time to Sell Your SaaS Business
June 18, 2024

Deciding when to sell your business or seek a major investment is a life-changing decision. After devoting your hard work and time to developing said business, you deserve to reap…

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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024
May 7, 2024

Do you know how potential buyers value your SaaS business? 2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound.…

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The State of Government SaaS M&A: Trends Driving Growth and Deal Activity in 2024
April 30, 2024

Since the turn of the century, digital transformation has swept through the private sector. Companies in every industry have seized upon software and other technologies to help them work faster…

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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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