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M&ASEG Snapshot: 2Q19 SaaS M&A Update

The first half of 2019 ended on a strong note as the overall software industry maintained its bullish trend. The SaaS M&A market followed suit, as each of the past four quarters surpassed 250 transactions.

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Highlights include:

  • Valuations remained strong, as 2Q19 posted a median of 4.6x EV/Revenue, a high point for the SaaS M&A market.
  • Buyer composition resulted in an even mix of private equity firms and traditional strategic buyers.
  • The majority of SaaS targets in 2Q19 were SMBs with less than 150 employees, were not VC funded, and were based in North America.
  • The report also includes historical deal volume and valuation statistics, most active buyers, notable deals, private equity activity, and more.