SaaS
Software-as-a-Service as a business model: valuation, metrics, M&A in European SaaS.
-
The Evolving Landscape of Earn-Outs in European SaaS M&A: A Shareholder Perspective
Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, leading to a significant increase in earn-out provisions within European M&A transactions. This shift fundamentally alters the risk and reward…
Read article → -
Navigating the new valuation benchmarks for enterprise SaaS in a post-AI boom market
Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, reshaping deal structures and requiring a reassessment of valuation benchmarks. This shift is particularly pronounced in a market heavily influenced…
Read article → -
The rising cost of capital: reassessing SaaS valuation multiples in 2026
Private SaaS EV/ARR multiples have compressed materially since the late-2021 peak, signaling a fundamental shift in capital allocation and investor expectations. This re-evaluation necessitates a strategic reassessment of valuation methodologies…
Read article → -
Why Recurring Revenue Multiples for Enterprise SaaS Are Diverging from ARR Growth
Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their 2021 peak, leading to a disconnect between high ARR growth and lower valuation multiples. This shift necessitates a re-evaluation of value drivers…
Read article → -
Beyond ARR: how to value SaaS companies with diversified revenue streams in 2026
Valuing SaaS companies with diversified revenue streams in 2026 demands a shift beyond traditional ARR multiples. This article examines the critical factors and methodologies for accurate enterprise value assessment.
Read article →