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Public SaaS Company Valuations and What They Mean for Private Companies

Software Equity Group

Public SaaS companies enjoyed an unprecedented run from 2009 through 2021, but last year brought a wave of macroeconomic uncertainty, including rising interest rates, record inflation, supply chain problems, and geopolitical unrest. SEG began tracking these companies in 2010 to keep a finger on the pulse of the broader SaaS market.

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Advisor Feature: Jimmy Span in the Grand Strand 

Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Jimmy’s uncle was a lifelong risk-taker who became a Navy fighter pilot and, later, a successful investor. He worked with large publicly traded engineering and technology companies, small privately owned businesses, and several government entities. As a result, he learned the value of consistency, staying the course, and avoiding risk.

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Investing Principles: Lessons Learned from 20 Years of Wins, Losses, and Strikeouts

Mergers and Inquisitions

Main Quests and Side Quests: Always focus on your main story quest, i.e., your portfolio of liquid, publicly traded assets, and ignore or deprioritize the side quests, such as becoming a mini-VC or investing in real estate. Meanwhile, famous investors like Ray Dalio have suggested permanent portfolios or all-weather portfolios.