#Yuriy Syvytsky

The rise of earn-outs in European SaaS M&A: what shareholders need to know for 2026

Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European tech and SaaS M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers. This shift fundamentally alters the risk and reward profile for …

AI's Impact on IT Asset Valuation: Moving Beyond Traditional Multiples for 2026

Traditional IT asset valuation models, heavily reliant on historical multiples, are proving inadequate for assessing companies integrating advanced AI. This shift necessitates a deeper focus on proprietary data, AI model efficacy, …

Valuing Embedded Finance in SaaS: A New Metric for 2026

Embedded finance is reshaping SaaS valuations, moving beyond traditional ARR multiples. This article examines the critical shifts and introduces a new valuation perspective for technology assets incorporating financial services.

The Increasing Prevalence of Seller-Financing in European SaaS M&A Deals

The current M&A landscape for European SaaS businesses sees a notable uptick in seller-financing structures, driven by a persistent valuation gap between buyer and seller expectations. This trend shifts risk and liquidity …

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 …

How shareholders measure whether their IT asset is gaining value

Shareholders of technology companies must critically assess the evolving value of their IT assets, especially as market dynamics shift. This requires moving beyond traditional financial metrics to incorporate specific …

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 beyond top-line …

EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA, and DCF: which valuation model fits SaaS

Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their 2021 peak, reshaping how earn-outs are structured and intensifying scrutiny on valuation methodologies. Understanding which model best reflects your company's value is …

Earn-out Structures in European B2B SaaS M&A: A 2026 Playbook

Earn-out provisions have become markedly more common in European B2B SaaS M&A, driven by the need to bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers. This article outlines critical considerations for shareholders navigating …

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 are evolving and their …

Founder Buyout Structures in European SaaS: When They Make Sense

Private SaaS multiples have compressed materially from their late-2021 peak, reshaping deal structures and making founder buyouts a more relevant option for specific scenarios. This analysis explores the strategic utility of …

The rise of earn-outs in European SaaS M&A: implications for sellers in 2026

Earn-outs are becoming a dominant feature in European SaaS M&A, driven by market uncertainty and valuation gaps. This shift significantly impacts deal structures, risk allocation, and the ultimate capital realization for …

Strategic partners as capital sources: Beyond traditional funds

While traditional investment funds remain a primary capital source, strategic partners offer a distinct alternative, often providing not just funding but also market access, operational synergies, and a clearer exit path. This …

Corporate governance in IT companies: when it becomes a barrier

Poorly structured corporate governance in IT companies often directly impacts valuation multiples and deal terms, with 40% of M&A transactions seeing adjustments due to governance-related risks.

Raising capital through a strategic partner instead of a fund

For technology companies, securing growth capital often presents a dichotomy between traditional institutional funds and strategic corporate partners. This analysis explores the distinct advantages and implications of pursuing a …

IP on code: How it is structured before a sale

Earn-out in IT deals: how to structure to avoid post-closing conflicts