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Analysis, trends, and perspectives on technology M&A from FIH.com's advisory team.

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Jul 8, 2026

Rate Cuts Are Opening Tech Exit Windows Right Now

Rate cuts are reopening tech M&A exit windows in 2024-2025. Here's what falling interest rates mean for your valuation, buyer pool, and deal...

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Jul 6, 2026

Reduce Founder Dependency Before Buyers Discount Your Exit

Founder dependency is one of the most common reasons buyers slash valuations or walk away. Here's how to fix it before you go to market. Th...

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Jul 5, 2026

SaaS Valuation Multiples That Move Your Exit Price

SaaS valuation multiples range from 3x to 20x ARR depending on growth, retention, and margin. Here's what actually moves your exit price. M...

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Jul 3, 2026

The Three Deal Terms That Have Moved Against Sellers in 2026

The headline price still looks familiar. The math underneath it has changed.A pattern shows up in almost every deal that closes in 2026. The...

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Jul 1, 2026

SaaS Valuation Multiples That Move Your Exit Price in 2025

SaaS valuation multiples in 2025 range from 3x ARR to 12x ARR. Here's what actually moves your number and how to position before you go to m...

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Jun 26, 2026

The Window Is Shorter Than You Think

Why the time between "I should think about selling" and "the data room is open" runs faster than founders plan forA common shape of conversa...

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Jun 19, 2026

How Buyers Underwrite AI Exposure in 2026

The diligence questions that didn't exist three years ago, and how sellers are getting marked down without realizing whySomething has change...

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Jun 12, 2026

The 90-Day Exit Preparation Blueprint That Adds 20-40% to Your Tech Company's Valuation

The 90-Day Exit Preparation Blueprint That Adds 20-40% to Your Tech Company's Valuation Most tech founders think exit preparation starts wh...

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Jun 12, 2026

Why Exits Now Require a Series of Strategic Decisions

Selling a software or technology company is no longer one decision. It's a series of strategic choices about structure, timing, and terms th...

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Jun 12, 2026

The Fear of Regret That Keeps Owners from Selling

The quietest reason good businesses stay on the table too long.Ask a founder why they haven't explored a sale and you will usually get a fin...

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