B2B Software M&A Advisory
Selling Your B2B Software Company: License, Subscription, and the Buyer Landscape
License vs. subscription. IP ownership. Strategic acquirers. We know the B2B software M&A market and how to position your business for maximum value.
Valuation Method
Revenue or EBITDA Multiple
Typical Range (2025)
3× – 8× Revenue or 4× – 10× EBITDA (2025)
Vestara Close Rate
100%
Market Overview
The B2B Software M&A landscape in 2025.
B2B software M&A spans a wide range of business models — from traditional perpetual license software to modern SaaS, from niche vertical software to horizontal platforms. Each model has different valuation dynamics, different buyer types, and different preparation requirements.
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What Drives Your Multiple
The six factors that separate premium deals from average ones.
Revenue Model
SaaS/subscription models command significantly higher multiples than perpetual license models.
IP Ownership
Clean IP ownership with no contractor disputes or open-source complications is essential for premium multiples.
Customer Concentration
Diversified customer bases command higher multiples than those with significant concentration.
Technical Debt
Well-documented, modern codebases command higher multiples than legacy systems with significant technical debt.
Vertical Specificity
Vertical software with deep domain expertise commands higher multiples than horizontal tools.
What We Fix Before You Go to Market
The issues buyers will find — if you don't find them first.
Every B2B Software business has issues that buyers will use to justify lower valuations and earnouts. Vestara's preparation process systematically identifies and eliminates these issues before you go to market.
Common Questions
B2B Software M&A: The questions founders ask most.
How does my revenue model (license vs. SaaS) affect my valuation?
Revenue model is one of the most significant valuation drivers in B2B software M&A. SaaS/subscription businesses command 2–3× higher multiples than equivalent perpetual license businesses. If you're still on a license model, we evaluate whether a subscription conversion before sale is feasible and value-accretive.
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