SaaS Valuation Webinar
Join the leading discussion on Q4-2024 SaaS valuation trends
Webinar Date & Time (EST): December 4th, 2024, 12.00 pm.
We are a technology M&A advisory firm specializing in the lower-middle market SaaS sector. Bi-annually we invite expert guests to join us as we discuss in detail the latest SaaS valuation trends.
Webinar Panelists
Emmett Kilduff
Co-Founder & CEO @ The Fortia Group
Once again, CEO Emmett Kilduff chairs The Fortia Group's SaaS valuation webinar providing insights into market conditions and valuation trends.
Ryan Allis
Founder & CEO @ SaaS Rise
Ryan Allis was CEO of iContact and grew the firm as founder/CEO to 70,000 customers, 1 million users, 300 employees, $50M per year in sales, and an exit for $169M to Vocus (NASDAQ:VOCS). Since the sale, Ryan has founded the SaasRise community and been the CEO coach to many high-growth B2B SaaS firms. Ryan has been part of the EO and Summit Series communities. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Rob Belcher
Managing Director @ SaaS Capital
Rob is a specialty debt lender and startup executive; venture capital, investment banking and economic consulting. At lighter Capital (2010-2014) - Senior executive at venture-backed SaaS lending company. Pioneered non-dilutive royalty-based debt instrument. Completed 60 financings.
Lauren Kelly
CEO @ OPEXEngine By Bain & Company
Lauren brings 25 years of successful experience in tech company senior management to OPEXEngine, as well as 6 years as an international economist at the US Department of Commerce’s Office of Computers early in her career, after entering Federal service through the prestigious Presidential ManagementIntern program. She has worked and lived extensively in Europe and built highly profitable businesses in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
Michael Dash
Chief Acquisitions Officer @ Threecolts
Michael is a seasoned ecommerce and Saas leader with over 10 years of experience in building, scaling, and selling online businesses. He has successfully launched and exited two ventures: an ecommerce company that sold auto parts and accessories, and a Saas messaging platform that connected ecommerce sellers with customers across multiple channels.
Webinar Topics
01
Global M&A Activity
We examine global M&A volume trends and the co-relating influencers on these trends.
02
SaaS Trends
We examine the latest SaaS trends, focusing on how they are influencing valuations and investor appetite.
03
Public Market Comparables
We analyze public market comparables to understand their role in assessing SaaS company valuations.
04
SaaS M&A Activity
We explore M&A trends specific to the SaaS sector and how trends in this space are impacting valuations.
05
Performance Metrics
We highlight how performance metrics impact valuations and what acquirors deem to be a strong performance.
06
Deal Dynamics
We demonstrate how deals in this sector are typically structured and where key negotiations points arise.
07
Valuations
Ultimately, all roads lead to exit and this webinar will showcase the latest market valuation averages summarizing the rationale behind averages and trends.