Professional Services · Buy-side
Buy a software development firm in Canada.
Sell or acquire a software development firm.
SDE multiple range
2.5–4.5×
EBITDA multiple range
5–9×
Typical close timeline
6–10 months
What you're buying
What makes a software development firm valuable.
These are the value drivers SAZ verifies in diligence and protects through deal structure.
Repeat enterprise clients
Domain expertise
Developer team
IP
Due diligence focus
What to investigate carefully.
Specific to software development firms. SAZ runs full DD; these are the make-or-break areas.
IP ownership
Developer retention
Client contracts
Competition
Who else buys software development firms.
Understanding the buyer pool helps you price competitively and structure your offer.
Software services consolidators
Strategic acquirers
By city
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Also relevant.
Buying a software development firm?
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