Navigating Code Access in Micro SaaS Acquisition

This chapter examines the challenges of accessing software codebases during micro SaaS acquisitions, focusing on the delicate balance between due diligence and protecting intellectual property. It highlights the hesitations of sellers in sharing their code, alongside the unexpected operational hurdles that arise post-acquisition, such as code rewrites and database migrations. Additionally, the discussion encompasses strategic considerations for enhancing operations while recognizing the value of customer relationships over existing code complexities.