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SaaS M&A Advisory

We advise SaaS founders on exits, acquisitions, and capital raises — running the full process with senior advisors from valuation to close.

BUY & SELL ADVISORY

What Is SaaS M&A Advisory

Specialized transaction support for software founders and acquirers — built around the metrics that actually drive SaaS value.

Sell Your SaaS

Sell Your SaaS

Sell Your SaaS

We build the narrative around your recurring revenue quality, retention, and market position — then run a structured process across strategic buyers and PE firms to create competition and maximize your multiple.

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Acquire a SaaS

We identify high-quality targets with clean metrics and clear strategic fit — sourcing proprietary opportunities, running valuation work, and managing full deal execution on your behalf.

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Our Cases

Selected transactions. Solid results.

Artkai Acquisition

Mergewave Capital acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Artkai in its strategic transaction with Euvic Group, one of Poland’s largest IT ecosystems. The deal secured a majority acquisition at top-of-market EBITDA multiples, despite the wartime recession.

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Mergewave Capital acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Artkai in its strategic transaction with Euvic Group, one of Poland’s largest IT ecosystems. The deal secured a majority acquisition at top-of-market EBITDA multiples, despite the wartime recession.

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Artkai Acquisition

Mergewave Capital acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Artkai in its strategic transaction with Euvic Group, one of Poland’s largest IT ecosystems. The deal secured a majority acquisition at top-of-market EBITDA multiples, despite the wartime recession.

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Diya Acquisition

Mergewave Capital acted as sell-side advisor for the acquisition of a 51% stake in Ukrainian IT infrastructure company Diya by Polish IT giant Euvic Group.

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Mergewave Capital acted as sell-side advisor for the acquisition of a 51% stake in Ukrainian IT infrastructure company Diya by Polish IT giant Euvic Group.

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Diya Acquisition

Mergewave Capital acted as sell-side advisor for the acquisition of a 51% stake in Ukrainian IT infrastructure company Diya by Polish IT giant Euvic Group.

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SERVICES

What We Do

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Sell-Side M&A Advisory

We build your narrative around recurring revenue quality, retention, and expansion potential — then run structured outreach across strategic acquirers, SaaS buyers, and PE firms to drive competition and higher multiples.

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

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Buy-Side M&A Advisory

We identify high-quality SaaS targets with clean metrics and clear strategic fit — sourcing proprietary opportunities, running valuation work, and managing deal execution from LOI to close.

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

03

Readiness Diagnostic & Capital Raising

We review your SaaS metrics, churn, cohort behavior, and CAC efficiency to assess your M&A readiness. For capital raises, we connect you with active SaaS investors across growth equity, PE, and corporate venture.

Readiness Diagnostic & Capital Raising

04

Special Situations

We support founders navigating flat growth, churn issues, pivots, carve-outs, or operational bottlenecks — structuring transactions that still deliver value in difficult market conditions.

Special Situations

01

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

We build your narrative around recurring revenue quality, retention, and expansion potential — then run structured outreach across strategic acquirers, SaaS buyers, and PE firms to drive competition and higher multiples.

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

02

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

We identify high-quality SaaS targets with clean metrics and clear strategic fit — sourcing proprietary opportunities, running valuation work, and managing deal execution from LOI to close.

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

03

Readiness Diagnostic & Capital Raising

We review your SaaS metrics, churn, cohort behavior, and CAC efficiency to assess your M&A readiness. For capital raises, we connect you with active SaaS investors across growth equity, PE, and corporate venture.

Readiness Diagnostic & Capital Raising

04

Special Situations

We support founders navigating flat growth, churn issues, pivots, carve-outs, or operational bottlenecks — structuring transactions that still deliver value in difficult market conditions.

Special Situations

01

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

We build your narrative around recurring revenue quality, retention, and expansion potential — then run structured outreach across strategic acquirers, SaaS buyers, and PE firms to drive competition and higher multiples.

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

02

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

We identify high-quality SaaS targets with clean metrics and clear strategic fit — sourcing proprietary opportunities, running valuation work, and managing deal execution from LOI to close.

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

03

Readiness Diagnostic & Capital Raising

We review your SaaS metrics, churn, cohort behavior, and CAC efficiency to assess your M&A readiness. For capital raises, we connect you with active SaaS investors across growth equity, PE, and corporate venture.

Readiness Diagnostic & Capital Raising

04

Special Situations

We support founders navigating flat growth, churn issues, pivots, carve-outs, or operational bottlenecks — structuring transactions that still deliver value in difficult market conditions.

Special Situations

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TALK TO OUR

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SaaS M&A Advisory Team

Why Us

What Makes Us Different

01

SaaS Metric Fluency

We speak the language of ARR, NDR, churn, CAC efficiency, and cohort dynamics — the metrics that actually drive SaaS valuation. We use this knowledge to defend your numbers and build a credible deal story.

SaaS Metric Fluency

02

Curated SaaS Buyer Network

Our network includes strategic acquirers, SaaS consolidators, private equity firms, and active funds completing acquisitions in 2024–2025. Every buyer introduction is matched to your profile and deal size.

Curated SaaS Buyer Network

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Hands-On, Founder-Friendly Model

You work directly with senior advisors throughout the entire process — no layers, no outsourcing, no junior handoffs. Clear execution and fully aligned incentives from day one.

Hands-On, Founder-Friendly Model

01

SaaS Metric Fluency

We speak the language of ARR, NDR, churn, CAC efficiency, and cohort dynamics — the metrics that actually drive SaaS valuation. We use this knowledge to defend your numbers and build a credible deal story.

SaaS Metric Fluency

02

Curated SaaS Buyer Network

Our network includes strategic acquirers, SaaS consolidators, private equity firms, and active funds completing acquisitions in 2024–2025. Every buyer introduction is matched to your profile and deal size.

Curated SaaS Buyer Network

03

Hands-On, Founder-Friendly Model

You work directly with senior advisors throughout the entire process — no layers, no outsourcing, no junior handoffs. Clear execution and fully aligned incentives from day one.

Hands-On, Founder-Friendly Model

01

SaaS Metric Fluency

We speak the language of ARR, NDR, churn, CAC efficiency, and cohort dynamics — the metrics that actually drive SaaS valuation. We use this knowledge to defend your numbers and build a credible deal story.

SaaS Metric Fluency

02

Curated SaaS Buyer Network

Our network includes strategic acquirers, SaaS consolidators, private equity firms, and active funds completing acquisitions in 2024–2025. Every buyer introduction is matched to your profile and deal size.

Curated SaaS Buyer Network

03

Hands-On, Founder-Friendly Model

You work directly with senior advisors throughout the entire process — no layers, no outsourcing, no junior handoffs. Clear execution and fully aligned incentives from day one.

Hands-On, Founder-Friendly Model

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SECTORS

SaaS Categories We Cover

B2B Horizontal SaaS

Platforms serving broad markets with scalable adoption and strong expansion potential. We position these companies around revenue durability and net expansion metrics.

Usage-Based, API & Platform SaaS

Developer tools, integration layers, and usage-driven revenue models — highly attractive to strategic acquirers and PE firms increasingly seeking platform expansion today.

DevTools & Infrastructure SaaS

Developer productivity, cloud infrastructure, security, and monitoring tools — core categories with consistent acquisition activity and strong strategic buyer interest.

DevTools & Infrastructure SaaS

Developer productivity, cloud infrastructure, security, and monitoring tools — core categories with consistent acquisition activity and strong strategic buyer interest.

Vertical SaaS (vSaaS)

Category-defining software built for a specific industry. vSaaS often commands higher multiples due to deep specialization, stickiness, and high switching costs.

Enterprise & Mid-Market SaaS

Software serving larger customers, where net revenue retention and contract durability are the primary value drivers. We structure deals around expansion metrics and logo quality.

Enterprise & Mid-Market SaaS

Software serving larger customers, where net revenue retention and contract durability are the primary value drivers. We structure deals around expansion metrics and logo quality.

THE RESULTS SPEAK. THE FOUNDERS DON'T HAVE TO.

The results speak.
The sellers don’t have to.

Our 3-Step SaaS M&A Process

Positioning & Valuation

We deep-dive into your metrics, refine the narrative, and establish a clear valuation range based on real SaaS transactions and current market conditions.

Testimonials

The results speak. The sellers don’t have to.

The results speak.
The sellers don’t have to.

Kos Chekanov

CEO & Founder, Artkai

«Their ability to navigate complex transactions was particularly outstanding».

“Many people think M&A is only about finding a buyer. It's not. It’s about creating competitive tension around a well-prepared asset."

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«Our experience with Mergewave Capital from A to Z was quite smooth».

“Many people think M&A is only about finding a buyer. It's not. It’s about creating competitive tension around a well-prepared asset."

Alex Kavinsky

CEO, 7Devs

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Andrew Tsopych

CEO & Founder, Intobi

«Their personalized approach and deep understanding of our business needs are most impressive».

“Many people think M&A is only about finding a buyer. It's not. It’s about creating competitive tension around a well-prepared asset."

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TEAM

The Architects Behind Every Mandate

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Kateryna Mykhaylova

Investment Director at Mergewave Capital

Business transformation and M&A professional with over 20 years of experience working with global companies across IT, e-commerce, game development, and AI platforms. For more than 7 years, she has led cross-border M&A transactions and post-merger integrations across the EU, UK, North America, and Latin America, advising both buyers and sellers. Kateryna manages transactions end-to-end and oversees post-deal integration, working directly with stakeholders and operational teams to ensure successful execution and value realization.

Artem Myrhorodskyi

Partner | Defence

Investment professional focused on defense and military technology companies. Specializes in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the defense sector. At MergeWave Capital, he works with defense manufacturers and technology companies, leveraging strong industry connections across the U.S. and European military ecosystems to support cross-border partnerships, capital raises, and strategic transactions.

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Kateryna Mykhaylova

Investment Director at Mergewave Capital

Business transformation and M&A professional with over 20 years of experience working with global companies across IT, e-commerce, game development, and AI platforms. For more than 7 years, she has led cross-border M&A transactions and post-merger integrations across the EU, UK, North America, and Latin America, advising both buyers and sellers. Kateryna manages transactions end-to-end and oversees post-deal integration, working directly with stakeholders and operational teams to ensure successful execution and value realization.

Artem Myrhorodskyi

Partner | Defence

Investment professional focused on defense and military technology companies. Specializes in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the defense sector. At MergeWave Capital, he works with defense manufacturers and technology companies, leveraging strong industry connections across the U.S. and European military ecosystems to support cross-border partnerships, capital raises, and strategic transactions.

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Kateryna Mykhaylova

Investment Director at Mergewave Capital

Business transformation and M&A professional with over 20 years of experience working with global companies across IT, e-commerce, game development, and AI platforms. For more than 7 years, she has led cross-border M&A transactions and post-merger integrations across the EU, UK, North America, and Latin America, advising both buyers and sellers. Kateryna manages transactions end-to-end and oversees post-deal integration, working directly with stakeholders and operational teams to ensure successful execution and value realization.

Artem Myrhorodskyi

Partner | Defence

Investment professional focused on defense and military technology companies. Specializes in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships within the defense sector. At MergeWave Capital, he works with defense manufacturers and technology companies, leveraging strong industry connections across the U.S. and European military ecosystems to support cross-border partnerships, capital raises, and strategic transactions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which SaaS companies do you work with?

What deal sizes do you support?

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Do you support international SaaS transactions?

How is SaaS M&A different from other software deals?

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Can you help if our metrics aren't perfect?

Do you work directly with founders or through intermediaries?

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Still have questions?

Every transaction is different.

We’ll walk you through the process, assess your situation, and outline the right approach for your goals.

Every transaction is different.

We’ll walk you through the process, assess your situation, and outline the right approach for your goals.

Talk to our team

Talk to our team

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