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The SaaS Revolution Show

Lessons From $1 Billion in SaaS Acquisitions: Valuation and Process Insights | Live at SaaStock

Feb 1, 2024
Thomas Smale, Founder and CEO of M&A advisory firm FE International, shares insights on building a high-value business, popular business models, and biggest exit prices. He also highlights the importance of compromise in deals, personal decisions in running a business, and getting leverage in acquisitions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having a clear vision of your goals is crucial for building a successful SaaS business.
  • Having multiple offers and options in negotiations increases the chances of a successful deal.

Deep dives

Decide what you want

The first lesson in building and growing a SaaS company is to decide what you want to achieve. This varies for each founder and there is no right or wrong answer. It is important to have a clear vision of your goals and make decisions based on them. Whether you aim to build a billion-dollar business or a $10 million business, your actions and strategies will differ. It is also acceptable to change your goals along the way as your business evolves and circumstances shift.

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