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The Truth About Unsolicited Private Equity Offers (and What Founders Should Do Next)

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These messages often arrive with a proposed valuation range or a vague invitation to explore strategic alignment. In our conversations with hundreds of founders and CEOs, the vast majority who attempted to run their own process ultimately experienced a retrade, a reduction in valuation, or unfavorable shift in terms during diligence.

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Snap acquires Saturn, a social calendar app for high school and college students

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Customer Retention vs. Acquisition: Experts Share 7 Non-Obvious Strategies & Their Tips

Software Equity Group

In the context of SaaS M&A, buyers and investors hold a similar sentiment: high customer retention can boost your company’s valuation. LEARN MORE: For More Details on How Customer Retention Impacts Your Company’s Valuation, Download 18 Factors to Track When Valuing Your Software Business.

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Customer Retention vs. Acquisition: Experts Share 7 Non-Obvious Strategies & Their Tips

Software Equity Group

In the context of SaaS M&A, buyers and investors hold a similar sentiment: high customer retention can boost your company’s valuation. LEARN MORE: For More Details on How Customer Retention Impacts Your Company’s Valuation, Download 18 Factors to Track When Valuing Your Software Business.

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The 10 Benefits Software Modernization for SaaS Growth or Acquisition

Software Equity Group

Improved sales : better UI/UX will win the demo and pilot “beauty pageant” driving better ARR. Improved sales : better UI/UX will win the demo and pilot “beauty pageant” driving better ARR. As such, it enhances your potential to realize your exit strategy and achieve an attractive valuation in the M&A market. #1.

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Post-Merger Integration Playbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful M&A Transactions

Devensoft

Legal advisors can also help draft and negotiate legal documents, such as asset purchase agreements and non-disclosure agreements, while financial advisors can provide insights on valuation and deal financing.

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