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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024

Software Equity Group

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? The most active verticals in 2023 were Healthcare, Financial Services, and Real Estate.

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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024

Software Equity Group

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? The most active verticals in 2023 were Healthcare, Financial Services, and Real Estate.

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The Essential 6 Factors for Software Founders Planning an Exit

Software Equity Group

How Strong are the Unit Economics? When evaluating a software company, one of the most crucial factors is its unit economics. To learn more about benchmarks and additional factors important in valuing software companies, read our white paper. How Strong is the Team Culture?

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

The Skills Required for Commodity Trading You do not use traditional financial statement analysis or valuation in commodity trading because the underlying asset is a futures contract , not a stock. Trafigura White Papers – Free reports on all commodities from one of the top firms.

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2023 First Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

Investment Themes In our prior letter, we reviewed investment themes including deglobalization, the end of zero-interest-rate policies, tepid economic growth, and the end of the current rate-hiking cycle. Its economic effect will also be deflationary. These two factors paint a valuation picture that is less attractive than it had been.

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Gross Retention vs. Net Retention: The Pivotal Shift in SaaS M&A

Software Equity Group

Previously, we delved into the significance of Net ARR Retention and the compounding effect it has on SaaS company performance and valuations. This is where gross retention offers better insight into a company’s ability to withstand challenging economic circumstances. This time, we’ll discuss gross retention vs. net retention.

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