exiting-companylisted

Prepare a SaaS company for acquisition or exit — valuation drivers, due diligence readiness, financial preparation, legal structuring, and exit timeline. Use when planning an exit, preparing for acquisition, or maximizing company value for a future sale. Triggers on: "exit strategy", "sell company", "acquisition prep", "M&A", "due diligence", "company valuation", "exit planning", or any request about selling a business.
LeadMagic/gtm-skills · ★ 3 · AI & Automation · score 82

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# Exiting a Company ## Overview Companies are bought, not sold. The best exits happen when a strategic acquirer identifies you as the solution to their problem — not when you decide to sell. This skill covers preparation: the valuation drivers that matter, the due diligence package that speeds deals, and the 12-24 month runway most exits require. ## When to Use - "How do I prepare my company for acquisition?" - "What's my company worth?" - "Build an exit strategy" - "Prepare for due diligence" - "Maximize acquisition value" - "Sell my SaaS business" ## Step-by-Step Process ### Phase 1: Valuation Drivers SaaS companies are valued on revenue multiples. The multiple depends on: **Growth rate:** Primary driver. 100%+ YoY commands premium. <20% YoY is a distress signal. Rule of 40 (growth rate + profit margin > 40%) is the standard filter. **Scale:** ARR thresholds matter. $1M ARR: acqui-hire territory. $5M ARR: strategic interest begins. $10M ARR: serious acquisition conversations. $20M+ ARR: IPO-track or premium acquisition. **Efficiency:** CAC payback under 12 months. LTV:CAC above 3:1. Gross margin above 70%. NRR above 100% (enterprise expects 120%+). **Moat:** Proprietary data, network effects, switching costs. "Better features" is not a moat — anyone can build features. **Team:** Can the business run without the founder? If the answer is no, the acquirer is buying a job, not a company. ### Phase 2: Due Diligence Package Prepare before anyone asks. Acquirers wil