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Telescope Acquired by Purple Group

Every M&A transaction ends with a spreadsheet. Not the financial model that started the process, not the comparable companies analysis that justified the valuation, but

Every acquirer of a SaaS business fixates on ARR. Annual recurring revenue is the headline metric, the basis for valuation multiples, and the number that

An earnout is not a price. It is a contingency. And the difference matters more than most sellers realize until it is too late. When

In almost every M&A transaction, the question of post-closing risk allocation comes down to two mechanisms: holdbacks and representations and warranties insurance (RWI). Both exist

The outcome of a process is not a verdict on the intrinsic worth of your business. It's a snapshot in time of how the market

AI in software is not about replacing engineers: it is about replacing old workflows. Learn why AI-native adaptability is the new secret to software valuation.

Every founder who has been through an M&A process has asked the same question: why does this take so long? The short answer is that

Is your software a foundation or just a feature? A recent shift in private equity strategy shows firms pausing bolt-on acquisitions to build capabilities internally

Is an early exit a failure or a strategic win? Startup founders should prioritize risk management over arbitrary ARR milestones in a shifting market.