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SDE vs EBITDA: Which One Values Your SaaS Business?

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SDE vs EBITDA: Which One Values Your SaaS Business?

Owner-run SaaS under about $1M in earnings sells on SDE; bigger, team-run businesses sell on EBITDA. One $600k ARR example worked through both numbers, the add-backs buyers accept and reject, and 2026 multiples.

October 1, 20268 min read
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SaaS Valuation Multiples in 2026

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SaaS Valuation Multiples in 2026

Public SaaS trades at 3.2x revenue, private M&A at 4.0x, and bootstrapped businesses under $1M ARR at 2.5x–4x SDE. Current multiples by ARR band, by segment, and by AI SaaS category — every figure dated and sourced.

September 1, 202620 min read

SaaS Business Valuation: How Much Is Your SaaS Worth?

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SaaS Business Valuation: How Much Is Your SaaS Worth?

Most SaaS businesses under $1M ARR sell for 2.5x to 4x annual profit, not annual revenue. The two formulas buyers actually use, a fully worked $10K MRR example, and the eleven factors that move your multiple.

August 31, 202618 min read
Marketplace auctions: How to buy and sell AI SaaS
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Marketplace auctions: How to buy and sell AI SaaS

Discover what is marketplace auction and learn how to confidently buy and sell AI SaaS with proven strategies and insights. Don’t miss out!

August 22, 202612 min read
Why buy cashflowing SaaS: fast-track growth and ROI
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Why buy cashflowing SaaS: fast-track growth and ROI

Discover why buy cashflowing SaaS is the smart choice for fast-tracking your growth and ROI. Unlock the potential of profitable acquisitions today!

August 22, 202613 min read
AI SaaS auction strategies: Maximize value in every deal
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AI SaaS auction strategies: Maximize value in every deal

Unlock wealth with winning AI SaaS auction strategies! Learn how to maximize value in every deal and avoid costly mistakes.

May 4, 202613 min read
How to buy AI SaaS businesses: a step-by-step guide
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How to buy AI SaaS businesses: a step-by-step guide

Most AI SaaS acquisitions under $500K fail for the same handful of reasons, and almost none of them are about which marketplace you bought from. This is the actual process: sourcing, category-by-category due diligence, the AI-specific risks most guides skip, and your first 90 days.

May 3, 202611 min read
How brokers drive success in AI SaaS deals
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How brokers drive success in AI SaaS deals

Discover the crucial role of brokers in SaaS transactions. Learn how they navigate complexities and maximize deal value for entrepreneurs.

May 2, 202612 min read
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