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Three Secrets to a Successful Acquisition

SaaStr

What I’ve learned is that true due diligence requires more than a scan through boxes of contracts and reviewing the balance sheet. Make sure you’re buying the core underlying technology (and the full rights to it), not just the company licensing the technology. In 2005, eBay spent $2.6

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A SaaS Founder’s Guide to PR

SaaStr

Yes, being in TechCrunch can get you leads if you are super tech-focused. But it’s a nice piece of social proof during the diligence process. Will Ferrell SNL Oracle Skit 2005 from Alford Media Services on Vimeo. Second, PR usually won’t get you enough leads to justify the cost, at least in the early days.

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The Best Times of Year to Raise Capital for Your Startup

Tom Tunguz

I’m using Crunchbase data since 2005 for tech companies in the US. The legal diligence process of about 3-4 weeks that typically follows signing a term sheet introduces this lag. As it turns out, this aphorism is only a half-truth. Below is a chart of the dollars VCs have invested by month of year.

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Scaling a SaaS Startup to $1B+ ARR: Insights from UiPath’s CEO and Founder (Podcast +Video)

SaaStr

Join us as we uncover lessons from UiPath’s success in creating a new category within RPA Enterprise Automation – Robotic Process Automation – while navigating the challenges inherent in digital transformation powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

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ProProfs Knowledge Base Review: A Comprehensive Knowledge Management Solution

How To Buy Saas

In this review, we’ll explore how ProProfs Knowledge Base works, the solutions it offers, its standout features (with an in-depth look at each), pre-built templates, real customer success stories, media recognition, awards, security measures, and support. Ideal for creating clean, structured technical content without complexity.

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Micro Startup Acquisition: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Selling Small Startups

Neil Patel

Who wants to wait almost a decade to buy a startup when the face of tech is evolving at such a rapid pace? From Facebook to Microsoft, there is a massive trend to seek out tiny teams of five or less, buy them, and use the technology and talent to gain a competitive edge. And the investors? They feel the same way. The solution?

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SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and Amias Gerety Partner at QED on Fintech Beat (Podcast 685)

SaaStr

While the world of public tech stocks is defined by consumer-facing juggernauts like Facebook, Amazon, and Google, the world of venture capital is defined by the North Star of SaaS. “Recurring software revenue is now recognized as a great way to generate tons of cash for investors,” says Gerety. But that wasn’t always the case.