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  1. Platform or Add-On – Which is My MSP?

    By: Chris Weingartner In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the IT services ecosystem, owners of Managed Services Providers (MSPs) find themselves at a crossroads when considering the future of their businesses. As the demand for managed services continues to grow, owners must strategically position their MSPs to attract the right kind of attention from…

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  2. The Pros and Cons of Selling Your MSP to a Peer Group Member

    By: Chris Weingartner  Peer Groups serve an incredibly valuable role for MSPs and their owners/management teams that participate in them.  From benchmarking to sharing best practices, MSPs who participate in peer groups often are better run and operate with scalable processes and procedures that potential investors find very attractive.  They also can highlight areas where…

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  3. Enterprise Support Software: Q3 2023 Vertical Coverage Report

    In this edition of Founder’s ESS Vertical Coverage Report, our team provides valuable insights from the marketplace based on Q3. While there continues to be a lag in deal flow, we’re encouraged by data showing an uptick in valuation multiples for certain sectors. In our active processes and dialogue with private equity and strategic buyers,…

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  4. November 2023 SaaS Newsletter

    Technology Sector Update & Silicon Y’all Recap This edition of Founders’ November 2023 SaaS Market Newsletter includes: Technology Sector Update & Silicon Y’all Recap Video Efficient Customer Acquisition: A SaaS Make or Break Insight from an Expert | Creating Enterprise Value with Marketing Introduction to our recently launched Investment Grade Coaching & Advisory Board Program –…

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  5. Marketing Technology and Services November 2023 Market Update

     In the Marketing Technology and Services November 2023 Market Update, we highlight public market trends, M&A activity, and some of the more active buyers/investors. We also share key performance indicators and valuation trends for sub-sectors within the MarTech and Marketing Services space.   We’ve curated the latest market commentary and shared some relevant, founder-focused content from…

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  6. Managed IT Services M&A Update: Q3 2023

    In this edition of Founders’ Managed IT Services Q3 2023 Update, our team provides valuable insights from the marketplace based on the third quarter. As stability reentered the M&A market, driven largely by the Federal Reserve slowing interest rate hikes, MSP and IT Services transaction volume increased in the third quarter. 174 MSP and IT Services…

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