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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024

Software Equity Group

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024

Software Equity Group

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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The Essential 6 Factors for Software Founders Planning an Exit

Software Equity Group

To learn more about benchmarks and additional factors important in valuing software companies, read our white paper. To identify the ideal buyer, we assess our network of potential buyers, including private equity investors and strategic buyers (public, private, and private equity-backed). How Strong is the Team Culture?

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How to Optimize Your Company’s LTV to CAC Ratio

Software Equity Group

As discussed in our white paper, “20 Factors to Track When Valuing Your Software Business,” the revenue a customer brings in should, ideally, exceed the cost to acquire them. We’ll provide some actionable strategies to help you unlock your SaaS company’s growth potential and increase your valuation for future exit opportunities.

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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. For example, you could start trading a slightly more accessible product (equities, options, etc.)

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Calculating EBITDA for Software Companies

Software Equity Group

Now more than ever, private equity firms and other buyers prioritize profitability when analyzing potential acquisition targets. The adjusted number gives potential investors or buyers a normalized metric by which to make more standard valuations across multiple companies. million in total expenses, which equates to a loss of $500,000.

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2023 First Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

The first quarter of 2023’s equity market performance (shown in Figure 1, below) exemplifies why such scenarios — and their accompanying dire reports — don’t necessarily beget lower market prices nor should they cause an overreaction. These two factors paint a valuation picture that is less attractive than it had been.

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