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Guides, market analysis, and practical advice for SaaS buyers. Based on data from real due diligence reports.
SaaS Valuation Multiples in 2026: What Buyers Should Expect
A data-driven breakdown of current SaaS valuation multiples by ARR range, growth rate, and vertical. What's changed since 2024 and what it means for buyers.
Read article12 Red Flags to Watch for in Any SaaS Acquisition
The most common issues we find in due diligence reports, ranked by how often they appear and how much they impact deal outcomes.
The Complete Guide to Your First SaaS Acquisition
Everything a first-time buyer needs to know, from finding deals to closing. Based on interviews with 20 successful micro-acquirers.
How to Verify MRR: A Practical Guide Using Stripe Data
Step-by-step instructions for verifying a seller's MRR claims using Stripe data, including common manipulation tactics to watch for.
Assessing Code Quality in a SaaS Acquisition: What Actually Matters
You don't need to read every line. Here's what a technical assessment should focus on and what you can safely ignore.
Traffic Analysis for SaaS Acquisitions: Beyond the Surface Numbers
Why traffic source diversification matters more than total volume, and how to spot declining trends before they hit revenue.
Structuring Earnouts in SaaS Acquisitions: A Practical Guide
When to use earnouts, how to structure them fairly, and the common pitfalls that lead to disputes.
The First 90 Days After Acquiring a SaaS: A Playbook
What to do (and what not to do) in the critical first 3 months after closing a SaaS acquisition.
Legal Risks in SaaS Acquisitions That Most Buyers Miss
From IP ownership gaps to GDPR compliance, the legal issues that surface in our reports and how to address them before closing.
SaaS Acquisition Marketplaces Compared: Where to Find Your Next Deal
A detailed comparison of Acquire.com, Flippa, MicroAcquire, and other platforms based on deal quality, pricing, and buyer experience.
Churn Analysis for Acquisitions: The Metric That Makes or Breaks Deals
Why headline churn numbers are almost always misleading, and how to calculate the metrics that actually predict future revenue.
The Ultimate SaaS Due Diligence Checklist (2026 Edition)
A comprehensive 60-point checklist covering financial, technical, traffic, and legal due diligence. Free to download.