Insights

A practical map of the SaaS debt market, organized by ARR bracket. Who actually lends to founders at each stage, what they charge, and how to choose.

A ranked guide to the TIC industry’s global leaders: revenue, headcount, market valuation, and what each one is best known for. The Testing, Inspection and Certification industry sits at the intersection of trade, safety and trust. Every container that crosses a border, every car that comes off a production line, every food product on a […]

This article walks through how the Rule of 40 is calculated, where today’s listed SaaS universe actually sits, which companies sit at the top and bottom of the table, and how the metric translates into EV/Revenue valuation multiples.

SaaS valuation multiples compare a company’s enterprise value to its revenue or ARR. As of September 2025, public SaaS companies are trading at a median EV/Revenue of 6.1x. Private SaaS M&A transactions are closing near the long-term median of 4.7x, with top-performing companies reaching 8.2x or higher. Larger, faster-growing businesses with strong profitability consistently command […]

Selling a company is one of the most critical decisions a business owner can make. Whether you are preparing an exit strategy, approaching retirement planning, or simply evaluating your growth potential, understanding the business sale process is essential to achieving your financial goals. In 2025, small business owners and tech founders alike are asking the […]

As the AI sector matures and M&A activity accelerates, more founders are weighing the idea of selling their startups. For some, it’s a strategic opportunity to scale through integration with a larger platform. For others, it’s a well-timed exit or a pivot away from intensifying competitive or capital constraints. In 2025, the decision to sell […]