January 10, 2023

Take Five #039: The 2023 Self-Funded Search Study, with data from 250 searchers, and more

Take Five #039: The 2023 Self-Funded Search Study, with data from 250 searchers, and more

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Take Five #039: The 2023 Self-Funded Search Study, with data from 250 searchers, and more

1. The 2023 Self-Funded Search Study, with data from 250 searchers

A very insightful search fund study just released by SIG, with self-reported data from more than 250 individuals. Link to the study is here, free to download:

2023 Self-Funded Search Study

2. Those critical first 60 days after buying a business

12 steps from a 8-time business buyer: “This first 60 days is critical for your success so you gotta be all-in.”

3. 5 Predictions for SaaS in 2023

Looking to acquire a SaaS (Software as a Service)? Janelle Teng is a VC at Bessemer, and here are her top 5 predictions for SaaS in 2023:

I. More macro stabilization
II. De-stigmatization of flat or down rounds
III. Increased vendor consolidation and re-bundling
IV. Mainstream adoption of FinOps and productivity optimization tools
V. Explosion of generative AI continues across more vectors and ushers in fundamental shifts

Read the full article here.

4. How to negotiate SMB deals more productively

Aka how not to have the deal die during the grind of due diligence.

5. 4 companies, same $1M EBITDA. How should we value them?

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