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The Q1 2026 Acquisition Report: Multiples, Velocity, and Who's Buying

Market Trends

The Q1 2026 Acquisition Report: Multiples, Velocity, and Who's Buying

Deal volumes are up 18% year-over-year, mid-market transactions are growing fastest, and a new wave of buyers is reshaping who competes for quality listings. Here's what Q1 2026 actually looked like.

Emma Davis

Emma Davis

Apr 1, 2026

SaaS Valuation: The Metrics That Actually Move Your Multiple

For Sellers

SaaS Valuation: The Metrics That Actually Move Your Multiple

Most founders price their business on gut feel or outdated comps. Here's how acquirers actually calculate what your SaaS is worth — and which levers move the number most.

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Mar 15, 2026

Due Diligence Before You Sign: The Buyer's Complete Checklist

For Buyers

Due Diligence Before You Sign: The Buyer's Complete Checklist

Most acquisition deals that collapse don't fall apart because the business was bad. They fall apart because the buyer found something they weren't expecting. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen to you.

Michael Chen

Michael Chen

Mar 8, 2026

Exit-Ready in 90 Days: The Seller's Preparation Playbook

For Sellers

Exit-Ready in 90 Days: The Seller's Preparation Playbook

The founders who get disappointing acquisition outcomes rarely have bad businesses. They have poorly presented ones. Here's a 90-day framework for entering the market prepared.

James Okafor

James Okafor

Feb 20, 2026

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