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Acquire.com recently hosted a webinar showcasing some of their top startup listings for May. The webinar was led by Andrew Gazdeki, founder of Acquire.com, and Kai, an acquisition advisor at the company. They reviewed several exciting businesses currently listed on the Acquire.com marketplace, providing insights into what makes these companies attractive acquisition targets.
About Acquire.com
Before diving into the specific listings, Andrew shared some key stats about Acquire.com:
- In business for 5 years
- Over 500,000 registered buyers
- Helped founders get acquired in 85+ countries
- Over $500 million in closed transactions
- 2,000+ current listings
- 500+ acquisitions completed in 2024 alone
Andrew emphasized that Acquire.com specializes in SaaS businesses but has expanded to support all types of profitable online businesses, including mobile apps, e-commerce, newsletters, crypto companies, and more.
Top Startup Listings
The webinar reviewed several exciting businesses currently listed on Acquire.com. Here are some of the highlights:
White Label No-Code Membership Platform
- Asking Price: $490,000
- Multiple: 8.x times profit or 3.5 times revenue
- TTM Revenue: $140,000
- TTM Profit: $56,000
- Founded: 2023
This SaaS business offers a white-labeled no-code membership platform to boost community engagement and brand loyalty. The founders are open to creative deal structures, including partial seller financing.
Key points:
- Product-led growth approach with free offering for small teams
- Stable revenue with recent growth
- White-label aspect provides good opportunity for agencies
AI Sales Agents Platform
- Asking Price: $7.5 million
- Multiple: 3.4x revenue or 7.4x profit
- TTM Revenue: $2.2 million
- TTM Profit: $1 million
- Founded: Not specified
This business claims to be the #1 fastest-growing AI sales agents platform. It's experiencing rapid growth in a hot market category.
Key points:
- 200% year-over-year growth
- $3 million in recurring revenue
- Bootstrapped success in competitive AI market
- 500-1000 customers
Employee Engagement Platform for Slack/Microsoft Teams
- Asking Price: $849,000
- Multiple: 4.9x profit or 2.8x revenue
- TTM Revenue: $302,000
- TTM Profit: $172,000
- Founded: 2021
This SaaS business provides an employee engagement and recognition platform integrated with Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Key points:
- Nearly 100% growth for past two years
- High gross margins
- Clear product-market fit with growing demand
Real Estate Marketing Ecosystem
- Asking Price: Not specified
- Multiple: Not specified
- TTM Revenue: Not specified
- TTM Profit: Not specified
- Founded: 2011
This business offers a suite of no-code tools for real estate professionals, including brokers, agents, and loan officers.
Key points:
- 78% growth rate despite being in business since 2011
- 8 high-profile enterprise accounts
- Long track record of innovation and adapting to market changes
AI Job Search Tool
- Asking Price: $3 million
- Multiple: 3.7x profit or 1.9x revenue
- TTM Revenue: $1.5 million
- TTM Profit: $790,000
- Founded: 2023
This AI-powered tool helps job seekers accelerate their job search process with AI-generated resumes and cover letters.
Key points:
- Achieved significant scale and profitability in less than 2 years
- 1,000-5,000 customers
- Product-led growth motion
- Operating in a large, disruptive market
Scalable Sales Automation Platform
- Asking Price: Not specified
- Multiple: Not specified on profit, mentioned as attractive on revenue
- Revenue: Not specified
- Profit: Not specified
- Founded: Not specified
This business offers a scalable sales automation and lead generation platform with managed services.
Key points:
- 50/50 split between SaaS and services revenue
- Competing in a market with large, well-funded players
- Opportunity for a growth-minded entrepreneur to scale further
Digital Marketing Agency
- Asking Price: Not specified
- Multiple: Not specified
- Revenue: Consistent at ~$1.5-1.6 million annually
- Profit: Not specified
- Founded: 2009
This US-based digital marketing agency has a long-standing history in the industry.
Key points:
- Lean operation with offshore support
- Minimal founder involvement required
- Some recurring revenue streams
- Consistent revenue performance
Shopify App for Appointment Scheduling
- Asking Price: $3.8 million
- Multiple: 6x profit or 3.7x revenue
- TTM Revenue: $1 million
- TTM Profit: $620,000
- Founded: 2016
This Shopify app provides appointment scheduling solutions for Shopify merchants.
Key points:
- 99% net retention rate
- 2,100+ active customers
- 38% annual growth rate
- Mission-critical solution with very low churn
Key Takeaways for Buyers and Sellers
The webinar provided several insights for both potential buyers and sellers:
For Buyers:
- Look for businesses with clear product-market fit and happy customers.
- Consider the growth potential and market size when evaluating opportunities.
- Understand the customer acquisition strategy and potential for scaling.
- Pay attention to retention rates and churn as indicators of product quality.
- Evaluate the transition plan and potential challenges in transferring assets.
For Sellers:
- Prepare clean, organized financial data going back at least 12-36 months.
- Be realistic about valuation expectations.
- Highlight key metrics like customer retention, growth rates, and profitability.
- Be prepared to explain your growth strategy and market positioning.
- Consider creative deal structures to make your business more attractive to buyers.
Common Acquisition Myths and Challenges
The webinar concluded with a discussion of common myths and challenges in the acquisition process:
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Myth: Acquisitions happen quickly and easily without much work from the founder. Reality: Acquisitions often require significant preparation, negotiation, and due diligence.
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Myth: The technology alone is valuable enough to sell a business. Reality: Buyers typically value revenue and customers more than just the technology.
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Challenge: Unrealistic valuation expectations can scare away potential buyers.
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Challenge: Poor communication during the acquisition process can lead to deals falling through.
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Challenge: Failure to plan for asset transfer and transition can derail acquisitions late in the process.
By understanding these myths and challenges, both buyers and sellers can better prepare for a successful acquisition process.
Acquire.com continues to be a leading marketplace for startup acquisitions, offering a wide range of vetted opportunities across various industries and business models. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a business, the platform provides valuable resources and expert support to guide you through the process.
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