How to Value a SaaS Business
April 27, 2026
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How to Value a SaaS Business: What Acquirers and Investors Actually Look At When a founder asks how to value a SaaS business, the instinct
Transaction analysis, market data, and sell-side process intelligence for founders evaluating or preparing for a liquidity event.
How to Value a SaaS Business: What Acquirers and Investors Actually Look At When a founder asks how to value a SaaS business, the instinct
M&A Closing Conditions: Why Deals Fail at the Finish Line Signing a definitive purchase agreement is not the same as closing a transaction. That distinction,
Asset Sale vs Stock Sale: What Every Seller Needs to Know Before Signing Most business owners spend years building toward a liquidity event, fixating on
How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business? A Timeline Overview How long does it take to sell a business? The honest answer is
What Is Purchase Price Allocation and Why It Matters in M&A Purchase price allocation (PPA) is the accounting and tax process by which a buyer
The Check That Arrives After Closing The wire hits the account. The purchase agreement is signed. The attorneys shake hands, the advisors send their invoices,
When a business owner considers a sale, the first substantive document exchanged with potential buyers is typically a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This contract forms the
The Letter of Intent represents the first formal milestone in most middle-market M&A transactions. For founders navigating their first exit, the LOI often arrives as
Business owners spend years building relationships with their certified public accountants. The CPA who filed your first S-corp election, navigated your cost segregation study, and
A Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) serves as the primary marketing document in private company M&A transactions. Investment banks, M&A advisors, and corporate development teams prepare
Net working capital adjustments destroy more M&A deals at closing than any other single mechanism. Buyers and sellers spend months negotiating enterprise value, only to
Home / Resources / Sell-Side Due Diligence SELL-SIDE M&A ADVISORY Sell-Side Due Diligence: How Proactive Preparation Protects Valuation and Accelerates Closing Every issue a buyer
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake When a company wants to sell or attract investors, it needs something more than just a pitch
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake Buying a business takes planning and a lot of back-and-forth between buyer and seller. A letter of
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake AI M&A advisory firms are shaking up how companies buy and sell artificial intelligence businesses in today’s
By Jeff Barrington, Managing Director · Windsor Drake High tech mergers and acquisitions throw up challenges that most other industries barely touch. In tech, you’re
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