Sindre Talleraas Holen

Sindre Talleraas Holen, Head of M&A at Visma, shares his expertise in global deal execution and valuation strategies. He discusses how Visma operates with extreme clarity on acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of local advisors over centralized consultants. Sindre reveals the significance of the Rule of 40 and 50 in valuation, and why they prefer an onboarding philosophy post-acquisition instead of integration. This insightful conversation uncovers the complexities of M&A in different geographies, focusing on building a scalable playbook.

Sindre Talleraas Holen, Head of M&A at Visma, transformed the company into a B2B SaaS powerhouse with over 350 acquisitions. He shares the unexpected success of a cold email that led to his pivotal role. The conversation delves into the importance of local presence and cultural nuances in M&A, highlighting Visma's buyer-led strategy. Sindre emphasizes internal alignment as key to deal success and discusses the complexities of valuing SaaS companies, especially across different markets. His insights promise a roadmap for effective global M&A.