
Hey there! 👋 I'm Dirk, an engineer turned SaaS enthusiast. From automotive jobs to a failed startup to SaaS M&A, I've taken a scenic route to find my passion. Now I share insights on SaaS, M&A, and the art of starting, growing, and exiting a software startup. Join me on this adventure as we make waves in the SaaS universe! 🚀
About the Author
I'm Dirk Sahlmer, a Tech M&A professional and partner at FE International. I help founders navigate their exits.
Before moving sell-side, I spent 6 years leading deal origination at saas.group as their first full-time employee - sourcing and closing 20 SaaS acquisitions in the $1-10M ARR range that helped grow the portfolio from $2M to $100M ARR. I've sat on both sides of the table, talked to hundreds of founders and review SaaS companies every week.
I write this newsletter to share what I'm seeing in the trenches - SaaS metrics, market trends, valuations, and the realities founders need to know.
Reach out via [email protected] if you want to chat about your business, content collaborations, sponsorhips, or anything SaaS!

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