by Kalina Mu-Lien | Jan 11, 2024 | iMerge M&A Dealmaker News
Transforming M&A in Tech: How AI Shapes Exit Strategies and Deal Optimization AI Revolutionizes M&A in Software Tech: A Comprehensive Guide to Exit Strategies and Optimized Deals The Game-Changing Algorithm OpenAI’s acquisition of Anthropic AI...
by Michael Gravel | Feb 23, 2018 | Exit Planning Strategy
10 Ways to Increase Software Company Business Value As the CEO of a software company, your primary goal is to maximize the value of your business. Increasing the value of a software company requires a combination of financial, operational, and strategic actions. In...
by Michael Gravel | Jan 24, 2013 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Process
Reps and Warranties as They Relate to an M&A Transaction Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex and often involve a great deal of risk. To minimize risk and ensure a smooth transaction, parties involved in an M&A deal include representations and...
by Michael Gravel | Jan 26, 2023 | SaaS Software Valuation Multiples
Public SaaS Multiples: Understanding Valuation Metrics for Software-as-a-Service Companies Software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies have been rising recently, with many going public and becoming household names. One of the most important metrics used to evaluate the...
by Michael Gravel | Jan 26, 2023 | SaaS Software Valuation Multiples
Valuation Multiples for SaaS, Software, and Technology Sector SaaS, or Software as a Service, has become a popular business model in recent years, with the global SaaS market projected to reach $143 billion by 2022. One of the main reasons for the growth in SaaS is...
by iMerge Advisors | Jan 20, 2023 | iMerge M&A Dealmaker News
Tech’s Last Bullish Investor: Why Thoma Bravo Is Still Buying Barron’s Tech’s Last Bullish Investor Thoma Bravo is a private equity firm that focuses on software and technology companies. According to Barron’s, the firm is one of the last remaining...
by Michael Gravel | Mar 9, 2023 | iMerge M&A Dealmaker News
The world of SaaS (Software as a Service) is a rapidly expanding and highly competitive industry, with new companies popping up every day. As a result, valuing these businesses can be a complex and challenging task. One metric that has gained popularity in recent...
by Michael Gravel | Feb 15, 2023 | iMerge M&A Dealmaker News
What is M&A Advisory? M&A advisory is the process of providing strategic, financial, and operational advice to businesses involved in M&A transactions. M&A advisors are typically professionals with extensive experience in finance, accounting, law, and...
by Michael Gravel | Feb 14, 2024 | iMerge M&A Dealmaker News
Software execs, ditch the gut check and unleash the data kraken. In the turbulent waters of M&A, AI is your new GPS, steering you towards optimized deals and maximized shareholder value. Forget guesswork and intuition; it’s time to quantify the real ROI of...
by Michael Gravel | Jan 26, 2023 | SaaS Software Valuation Multiples
EBITDA Multiples for SaaS Companies: Understanding Valuation Metrics EBITDA multiples, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization multiples, are commonly used metrics in the valuation of software as a service (SaaS) companies. This metric...
by Michael Gravel | Feb 1, 2023 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Process
M&A process as it pertains to a software, SaaS, or technology company: Preparation: The advisor works with the technology company to prepare it for sale by evaluating its financial and operational health. This includes reviewing financial statements, preparing a...
by Michael Gravel | Jan 31, 2023 | Buyside Advisory Firm - Deal Acquisition Sourcing
Buyside M&A Advisory Firm Navigating the Complex World of Mergers and Acquisitions Introduction: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a complex and challenging process for companies, especially for those who are not familiar with the ins and outs of the...
by Michael Gravel | Feb 13, 2013 | Exit Planning Strategy
Buy or Sell a Software Company: What You Need to Know Introduction Software companies are some of the most valuable assets in the business world today. With the rapid growth of the technology industry, software companies are highly sought-after by investors and other...
by Michael Gravel | Mar 7, 2011 | Sell Software Company
Top Investment Banking Technology Firm For the past ten years, the top investment banking technology firm, iMerge Advisors, has specialized. In the technology sector as it relates to the internet services vertical. The technology sector in the United States alone...
by dmegan | Dec 1, 2010 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Process
Sell a Website or Internet Business Post-Sale Transition: Ensuring Success After the Closing When selling a website or internet business which may have benefitted a ton from services like an SEO agency in Sydney, many questions revolve around valuation and closing the...
by Michael Gravel | Mar 30, 2020 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Fees
When it comes to Mergers and Acquisitions fees, it can be difficult to understand exactly what you’re paying for and how the fees are determined. M&A advisor firms typically quote fees based on a number of factors, including the likelihood of the deal...
by Michael Gravel | Feb 1, 2023 | Sell Software Company
How to Sell My Software (SaaS) Company Selling a software company can be a complex and time-consuming process, but with the right planning and preparation, it can also be a lucrative one. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover all aspects of selling a software...
by Michael Gravel | Jun 8, 2010 | Exit Planning Strategy
Tax Law Changes and Personal Taxes: What to Know When Selling a Software Company Selling a software company can be a complex process that requires careful planning and execution. In addition to considering the financial and legal aspects of the sale, it’s...
by Michael Gravel | Jan 19, 2023 | Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Fees
M&A Fees Explained M&A advisors do not readily advertise mergers and acquisitions typical investment banking m&a fees on their websites. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find any that would pigeonhole a M&A advisor fee percentage to a...
by Michael Gravel | Apr 10, 2018 | Buyside Advisory Firm - Deal Acquisition Sourcing
How a Buy-Side Firm Can Help You Find a Business to Acquire Are you looking for a buy-side firm to help locate a business for a platform acquisition or bolt-on to an existing portfolio? Then consider consulting a buy-side mergers and acquisitions firm. These types of...