Market Intelligence

Research & Insights

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

Browse by Topic

Market Awareness 14 Valuation Drivers 16 Exit Readiness & Preparation 15 Deal Dynamics & Structure 11 Founder Psychology 8 ⁠⁠Timing & Optionality 9 Operational Strength & Scalability 28
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...

Read More →
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...

Read More →
Jun 12, 2026

The Exit is not One Decision Anymore

Why the "sell or keep going" framing is two decades out of dateMost founders, when they think about selling, picture a binary. There is the ...

Read More →
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...

Read More →
Jun 8, 2026

Why Waiting 18 Months Could Cost You 40% of Your Exit Value in Today's Tech M&A Market

The $12 Million Mistake: How One CEO's Perfect Timing Turned Into a Cautionary Tale Last month, I watched a SaaS CEO turn down a $30 millio...

Read More →
Jun 4, 2026

How to Structure Your Tech M&A Deal to Maximize After-Tax Proceeds and Minimize Founder Risk

The $47 Million Tax Mistake That Could Have Been Avoided A SaaS founder I know sold his company for $85 million last year. After taxes, leg...

Read More →
May 28, 2026

Why Founders Struggle to Separate Their Identity From Their Business

The first conversation we have with most founders considering a sale is not about money. It is about whether they actually want to do this. ...

Read More →
May 28, 2026

The Cost of Not Having Exit Options

Most founders assume they'll explore a sale when the timing feels right. The truth is that without preparation, the ability to choose when a...

Read More →
May 28, 2026

The Cost of Not Having Exit Options

Most founders assume they'll explore a sale when the timing feels right. The truth is that without preparation, the ability to choose when a...

Read More →
May 28, 2026

Why Most Founders Miss Their Best Exit Window

Most founders believe they will recognize the perfect time to exit when it arrives. In reality, the best exit windows are usually only obvio...

Read More →
Load More Posts →