SaaS valuation multiples 2025
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ChatGPT
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SUMMARY
Provides specific data points showing SaaS valuation multiples have stabilized at 6.0x EV/Revenue for public companies and 5.7x for private companies, down from 2021 peaks of 18.6x. Includes regional variations with North American companies at 6.0x median and references specific sources like Windsor Drake and Aventis Advisors for credibility.
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Perplexity
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SUMMARY
Offers detailed breakdown of SaaS multiples with private companies at 4.7x-7.0x EV/Revenue and public companies averaging 6.1x. Distinguishes between bootstrapped firms (4.8x-5.3x ARR) and equity-backed companies, while noting AI-focused firms can command 10x+ multiples. Cites SaaS Capital as a key source.
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Google AIO
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SUMMARY
Presents broad ranges for SaaS multiples with private companies at 4x-10x ARR and public companies at 6.5x-7.5x. Emphasizes performance factors like growth, retention, and profitability as key drivers, particularly highlighting AI integration and product-market fit as premium valuation factors.
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
SaaS Capital emerges as the most referenced authority across platforms for SaaS valuation data and market insights.
Platform Gap
ChatGPT provides the most precise historical context and regional breakdowns, while Perplexity offers the most comprehensive range analysis and Google AIO focuses on performance drivers.
Link Opportunity
All platforms heavily reference valuation research firms and industry reports, creating opportunities for authoritative SaaS market analysis content.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
SaaS valuation multiples have significantly normalized from 2021 peaks, now ranging between 4x-7x for most companies.
AI-focused and high-growth SaaS companies continue to command premium multiples above 10x despite market correction.
Private and public SaaS valuations have converged closer together compared to historical spreads.
Performance metrics like growth rate, retention, and profitability are increasingly critical valuation differentiators in 2025.
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