saas-valuation-compression

# SaaS Valuation Compression Analyzer ## What This Skill Does For a given SaaS company, research its funding history and compute ARR-based valuation multiples at each round. Then explain the compression (or expansion) using a structured framework that covers macro rates, growth trajectory, narrative shifts, and comparables. Always render the output as an inline visualization (using the Visualizer tool) plus a concise prose explanation. Do not just return a wall of numbers. --- ## Step-by-Step Workflow ### 1. Gather Data via Web Search Search for each of the following. Run searches in parallel where possible. **For the target company:** - `[company] funding rounds valuation ARR revenue` - `[company] Series [X] raised valuation` for each round - `[company] annual recurring revenue ARR [year]` for each round date - `[company] investors lead investor [round]` **For macro context:** - `SaaS ARR valuation multiples [year] private market` - Use the known benchmark table below as fallback if search is thin. **For narrative context:** - `[company] AI customers product announcement [year]` — AI narrative premium? - `[company] growth rate churn NRR [year]` — fundamentals shift? ### 2. Build the Data Model For each funding round, extract or estimate: | Field | How to get it | |---|---| | Round name | Direct from search | | Date | Direct from search | | Amount raised | Direct from search | | Post-money valuation | Direct or compute from ownership %; if unavailable, note as es...