Market Intelligence
LMM M&A Market Intelligence
Every week I track what buyers are actually paying in the lower middle market. Not the headline deals — the $3M to $30M transactions where most founders actually operate. Updated every Wednesday.
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Updated every Wednesday
LMM
$3M–$30M focus
AllProf. ServicesHealthcareSaaS
Weekly SnapshotSaaS / Tech
LMM M&A Market Snapshot — June 3, 2026
SaaS valuation just shifted structurally. EV/EBITDA is replacing EV/Revenue as the primary metric for the first time, PE buyers drove 57% of Q1 2026 SaaS deals, and bootstrapped companies with clean cap tables now command a 4.8x median. If you run a profitable SaaS business without VC baggage, the buyer market has never looked better for your profile.
June 3, 2026
Weekly SnapshotProfessional Services
LMM M&A Market Snapshot — May 28, 2026
Business services multiples hit 7.4x EBITDA in 2025, the highest level on record according to GF Data. If you run a professional services firm with recurring revenue, the buyer market is the most favorable it has been in years.
May 28, 2026
Weekly SnapshotProfessional Services / Healthcare
LMM M&A Market Snapshot — May 21, 2026
Healthcare SaaS commanding 9x EV/Revenue. Behavioral health PE roll-ups accelerating. Lower middle market healthcare is the most active LMM sector this quarter. Here's what it means if you're thinking about an exit.
May 21, 2026
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