SaaS
Software-as-a-Service as a business model: valuation, metrics, M&A in European SaaS.
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The Evolving Role of Earn-Outs in European SaaS M&A: A Shareholder’s Guide
Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, leading to a significant increase in the use of earn-out provisions in European SaaS M&A transactions. This guide examines how…
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The Evolving Role of AI in SaaS Valuation: Beyond Revenue Multiples
AI's integration into SaaS is fundamentally altering how enterprise value is assessed. This analysis moves beyond traditional revenue multiples to explore the deeper impact of AI on valuation drivers, risk…
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The evolution of earn-out structures in European B2B SaaS M&A: a 2026 perspective
Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European tech M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps in a compressed multiple environment. This analysis explores how these structures…
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Earn-out structures in European SaaS M&A: anticipating post-deal value creation
Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European tech/SaaS M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps in a compressed market. This article dissects their structure, implications for…
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The Evolving Role of ARR Predictability in Enterprise SaaS M&A Valuation
Private SaaS EV/ARR multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, intensifying the focus on predictable recurring revenue streams as a core driver of enterprise value in M&A transactions. This…
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