Question 1

How much is my saas business worth?

Accepted Answer

Typical saas business businesses sell at 3–6× SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) for smaller deals, or 5–12× EBITDA for larger transactions. Actual valuation depends on customer concentration, growth rate, owner dependency, and market timing.

Question 2

How long does it take to sell a saas business?

Accepted Answer

Most saas business sales close in 4–9 months from kickoff to closing. Preparation and valuation: 2-4 weeks. Marketing and buyer vetting: 8-16 weeks. Due diligence: 6-10 weeks. Closing: 2-4 weeks.

Question 3

Who buys saas businesses in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Typical buyer types include: SaaS roll-ups (Tiny, Constellation, Volaris); PE-backed SaaS platforms; Strategic. SAZ has direct relationships with buyers in each category and targets only those that fit your specific business.

Question 4

What's most important in due diligence for a saas business?

Accepted Answer

Buyers focus heavily on: MRR/ARR validation; Churn analysis; Tech stack; Customer concentration; NRR. SAZ pre-diligences these areas before listing — surprises in DD kill deals or compress price.

Question 5

What drives valuation for saas businesses?

Accepted Answer

Key value drivers in this industry: MRR (most important); Net Revenue Retention; CAC payback; Gross margin. SAZ positions your business to maximize these in the CIM and buyer conversations.

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