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Technology, AI & SaaS M&A
July 29, 2026

AI due diligence on an AI company: what buyers examine and how it moves your deal

What buyers examine when diligencing an AI company, and how training data, model ownership, and dependency risk move valuation and deal terms. Talk to L40°.

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AI due diligence checklist illustrating model review, data rights, compliance and buyer risk assessment in a technology M&A process.

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AI due diligence checklist illustrating model review, data rights, compliance and buyer risk assessment in a technology M&A process.
Technology, AI & SaaS M&A
29/7/2026

AI Due Diligence: What Buyers Examine in an AI Company

AI due diligence on an AI company: what buyers examine and how it moves your deal

What buyers examine when diligencing an AI company, and how training data, model ownership, and dependency risk move valuation and deal terms. Talk to L40°.
Tech founder and acquirer shake hands as they close an acquihire deal.
Technology, AI & SaaS M&A
14/7/2026

Acquihire: What Tech Founders Should Know Before Running One

What an acquihire really is, how deals are structured, and what founders, teams, and investors each get. When it's the right exit. From L40°
White outline chart comparing the typical 4x–6x ARR valuation range with a rare 10x revenue multiple in tech M&A
News & Trends
9/7/2026

The Truth About 10x Revenue Multiples in Tech M&A

Is a 10x revenue multiple realistic? Who actually gets it, why most tech companies don't, and how to understand what your company is really worth. From L40°
Minimal white illustration of a European software company being acquired by a US buyer, with EU and US symbols connected by an arrow.
Technology, AI & SaaS M&A
6/7/2026

Selling a European Software Company to a US Buyer

How European software founders run a sale to US buyers: what US acquirers pay up for, structure, diligence, and the cross-border details that move the price.
M&A advisor fee structure for a mid-market software company exit
Technology, AI & SaaS M&A
26/6/2026

What M&A Advisor Fees Look Like for a Mid-Market Software Exit

What advisors charge to sell a mid-market software company ($20M–$200M EV): retainers, success fees, minimums, and the real effective rate by deal size.
White outline icon showing a SaaS company sale timeline, from software dashboard to clock-based process to completed deal handshake.
Technology, AI & SaaS M&A
25/6/2026

How Long Does It Take to Sell a SaaS Company? A Realistic Timeline

A structured sell-side process runs 6 to 9 months, but the real timeline is longer. See the phase-by-phase breakdown and plan your exit with L40°.
Icon of a tech business finding a new home in private equity, shown as a white outline house with a “PE” sign.
Technology, AI & SaaS M&A
18/6/2026

Best Firms to Sell Software to Private Equity

How to choose an advisor built for a private equity sale: what a PE-targeted process looks like, why buyer relationships matter, and the firms founders evaluate. Talk to L40°.
Venture debt and equity decision for SaaS founders, two paths converging at an exit
Debt Advisory
11/6/2026

Venture Debt vs Equity: What SaaS Founders Should Pick

Venture Debt or Equity: Which Should SaaS Founders Choose?

Venture debt or equity for your SaaS? Compare the true cost, dilution, and how each reshapes your exit, then decide with the numbers. Talk to L40°
Mid-year market update by L40º: what SaaS founders need to know, cover page
News & Trends
9/6/2026

Mid-Year Market Update: Who is Buying SaaS Companies?

Who Is Buying SaaS Companies in 2026? A Mid-Year Look at Where Demand Actually Is

Public SaaS valuations fell in 2026, but buyer demand did not. See which sectors draw the most acquirer interest and what it means for your exit.

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