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Technology & SaaS M&A
July 14, 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°

Tech founder and acquirer shake hands as they close an acquihire deal.

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SaaS Multiples: Methods and Company Valuation in 2026

SaaS Multiples: Methods and Company Valuation in 2026

Private SaaS valuation methods, 2026 multiples by company profile, and what separates a 4x from a 7x deal. Talk to L40°.
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Private Credit, PE Buyers & SaaS Exits in 2026

Private Credit, PE Buyers, and Your SaaS Exit: What's Actually Happening in 2026

How private credit is reshaping PE buyer appetite, SaaS valuations, and exit strategy for mid-market founders in 2026. Talk to L40° about your exit.
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How to Sell a Mid-Market SaaS Company in 2026: A Playbook

How to Sell a SaaS Company in 2026: A Mid-Market Founder's Playbook

A 2026 playbook for mid-market SaaS M&A. Six stages of a sell-side process, what buyers pay for now, and where valuations are bifurcating
The impact of AI on SaaS valuations in 2026 quote by Juan Ignacio Garcia, partner at L40º Tech M&A

Will My SaaS Be Worthless? AI Disruption and Valuation

AI impact on SaaS valuations and what buyers price in

SaaS multiples are falling as AI reshapes deal logic. Juan Ignacio Garcia breaks down what private buyers are actually pricing in and who comes out fine.
How to negotiate an earnout as a founder in M&A deal structure

How to Negotiate an Earnout as a Founder

A practical negotiation guide for SaaS founders with an earnout on the table. Learn which metrics to demand, which clauses to protect your payout, and when to walk away.
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M&A Advisor vs Investment Bank for Tech Founders

M&A Advisor vs Investment Bank: Which One Does Your Tech Company Need?

Boutique M&A advisor or investment bank? Compare deal size fit, fees, senior access, and process depth before choosing your exit partner. Book a free 30-min call.
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Bootstrapped SaaS: What Is the Fastest Way to Sell?

Selling a bootstrapped SaaS company? Discover how preparation, financial clarity, and a competitive process drive both speed and valuation.
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Tech M&A Financial Diligence Gauntlet: Driving Deal Certainty

The Tech M&A Diligence Gauntlet: How Financial Data Drives Deal Certainty

In tech M&A, financial due diligence determines deal certainty. Learn how PE buyers evaluate data integrity and why readiness protects valuation in 2026.
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News & Trends
27/2/2026

M&A Trends for 2026: What Tech Founders Should Expect

Global M&A deal value rose 40% in 2025, but the recovery isn't equal. Learn the 6 structural trends shaping tech M&A in 2026 and how to position your company for a premium exit.

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With offices in Miami, Lisbon and Madrid, L40° bridges global markets to deliver impactful results. Our expertise and international reach ensure every transaction is handled with the highest level of professionalism and care.

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