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You don’t need a novel startup idea. You don’t need to create a category. You don’t need to be a market leader. You don’t need to disrupt anything. Just solve a problem you understand, serve customers better than others, and build a sustainable business.

We helped a bootstrapped founder exit for $1.25M this week on acquire.com. > Bootstrapped SaaS > 3.9x multiple > 92 days start to finish They partnered with our M&A team to get everything dialed in. Prep, positioning, buyer outreach, and closing the deal successfully. It’s a really great time to be a founder. Please bet on yourself and build a startup!

I get asked this constantly: “Do I really need an advisor for my acquisition?” The honest answer is that you can absolutely do it yourself but most founders just don’t realize how heavy it gets while they’re still running the business. Selling a startup ends up being a full-time job on top of the full-time job you already have. You’re still trying to grow, run the team, and keep customers happy, while a buyer’s lawyer is firing off hundreds of diligence questions like it’s their job. Because it is. That’s when deal fatigue kicks in, and that’s usually when leverage quietly starts leaking. This is why founders bring in advisors. Not to sell the business for them, but to protect them when things get messy. A good advisor steps in when buyers try to re-trade late or push aggressive terms, so it doesn’t turn personal. They keep things objective when your product, numbers, or decisions get picked apart, and they manage the clock, because time kills deals and momentum matters more than people think. They also help you prep early by cleaning up books, organizing docs, and reducing surprises before buyers ever show up. None of this is rocket science but all of it matters. You built the business. The goal is getting to the finish line on your terms. PS - If you’re thinking about a sale now or down the road, this is exactly the kind of support we provide founders every day. Book time here: https://lnkd.in/gNtHKz7c

This founder listed their startup, added the P&L, docs, metrics, and worked with our M&A team on acquire.com. Woke up to 50+ signed NDAs from buyers. Solo founders, PE funds, ex-Google, music execs. The whole market was there. Learn more about our process here: https://lnkd.in/gNtHKz7c

We love helping founders maximize their exits at acquire.com. It can be a daunting process and getting to the finish line is stressful. We've closed 2,000+ acquisitions and love making deals successful. Work with our M&A team and sell with confidence: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62

Please bet on yourself and build a startup.

Spain-based founders and US buyer. The first listing didn’t get traction, so the acquire.com M&A team stepped in to help. We repositioned the business, adjusted the pricing, and worked closely with the founder to tell a clearer story. That led to 4 LOIs and a successful cross-border close. If you’re thinking about selling, talk to our M&A team: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62

Samuel Abebe didn’t sell his startup at the first chance he had. He waited until growth was predictable and the business ran without him. That timing changed everything. Watch the full interview: https://buff.ly/wBNAQPe

Spain-based founders. US buyer. The first listing stalled. Then the Guided by Acquire M&A team stepped in. ✅ Strategic repricing. ✅ Clearer positioning. ✅ Coaching before buyer calls. Four LOIs. Cross-border close. Thinking about selling? Talk to the Guided by Acquire team before you list: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62

Running 2 businesses at once was splitting his focus so he made a call most founders avoid. Nikita Danilov chose to go all in on 1 and sold the other. The right buyer showed up on acquire.com and the deal closed in 30 days. Read the full story: https://buff.ly/SRcJa7x

We see buyers acquiring businesses to reduce risk. Zach Simmons chose execution over uncertainty. Acquiring Appraiva moved the work from finding PMF to scale. Watch the interview: https://buff.ly/Zx5UqwC

Getting acquired isn't just about finding any buyer but finding the right one. Seun Oshinaike built Street Tag with purpose, patience, and clean fundamentals. He bootstrapped the entire business to a massive success. Selling to the right buyer changed everything for him. Read the full story: https://buff.ly/fAKf2rP

Spain-based founders and US buyer. The first listing didn’t get traction, so the acquire.com M&A team stepped in to help. We repositioned the business, adjusted the pricing, and worked closely with the founder to tell a clearer story. That led to 4 LOIs and a successful cross-border close. If you’re thinking about selling, talk to our M&A team: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62

Deals don’t close on momentum alone. Guided by Acquire runs your process with discipline: ✅ Diligence-ready documentation ✅ Market-based valuation ✅ Negotiation guidance How exit-ready is your business? https://buff.ly/a2HWaE0

Not all acquisition marketplaces feel the same. Founders often mention three things about Acquire: ✅ A reliable platform ✅ An M&A advisor guiding the deal ✅ Support that keeps things moving Find out how prepared your business is for an exit: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62

We love helping founders exit the right way. Work with our M&A team and sell with confidence: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62

Missed it live? The replay is up. Andrew Gazdecki and Rainier Nanquil break down what the latest Multiples Report reveals about how buyers actually price SaaS businesses today. They cover: ✅ How profitability influences buyer interest and offers ✅ The relationship between asking price and deal outcomes ✅ Why profit multiples remain central in SaaS acquisitions ✅ What recent data suggests about valuation expectations ✅ Practical implications for founders preparing for exit Watch now: https://buff.ly/dbkAFMn

Entering a sale without knowing your number is a disadvantage. 1,000s of closed SaaS acquisitions say otherwise. Get your free valuation: https://buff.ly/ug7OEA2

Customers. Revenue. Real impact. But the model shifted. Product slowed. Services took over. So the founder exited on acquire.com. Clean deal. Next chapter. Thinking about selling? Talk to Guided by Acquire: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62

Recently Acquire'd Shopify → $850,000 SaaS → $585,000 Agency → $193,000 Speak with our M&A team here: https://buff.ly/a2HWaE0

Buyers evaluate more than your revenue. Most sellers find out too late what was holding their listing back. The Free Listing Scorecard shows you exactly where you stand: ✅ Business health and profitability signals ✅ Financial and customer metrics buyers expect ✅ Profile completeness and presentation gaps ✅ Practical improvements to attract serious buyers See your business the way buyers do: https://buff.ly/wq0JCcS

Looking to sell your startup? Don’t miss this. I sat down with Rainier Nanquil from the acquire.com M&A team to break down how buyers are actually pricing SaaS right now. What matters: > Profitability drives interest and offers > Asking price vs. reality > Profit multiples still rule > Valuations are shifting > What to fix before you sell Watch it here: https://buff.ly/dbkAFMn

Christopher Lier didn’t raise capital. He built operational clarity instead. When growth plateaued, he chose the right buyer. Bootstrapped. Profitable. Strategically acquired. Read the full interview: https://buff.ly/Z1cBGXe

We love helping founders exit the right way. Work with our M&A team and sell with confidence: https://buff.ly/3lv1T62