What actually drives a premium SaaS valuation in 2026?

What actually drives a premium SaaS valuation in 2026?

This month, our partner Adam Brodie was interviewed by SaaS Mag, where he shared his M&A experience on what drives premium SaaS valuations.

SaaS valuations in 2026 are a very different story to the highs of 2021 – and founders need to understand why.

Our Partner Adam Brodie sat down with SaaS Mag to talk about where SaaS multiples stand today, what’s driving the reset, and why profitability is now the metric that matters most for valuation.

“SaaS valuations are under pressure compared with previous years, no question. So it is more important than ever to stand out. I think what matters most right now is demonstrating a clear path to profitability through growth. Growth is the means; profitability is the end.”
Adam Brodie, Partner

Key discussion points

  • What actually drives a premium valuation
  • Where founders go wrong
  • Early stage vs growth stage thinking
  • The market over the next 12–24 months
  • How AI is squeezing product–market fit
  • Fundraising and execution

Read the full interview

If you’re a SaaS founder thinking about fundraising, an exit, or simply want to understand what investors are really looking for right now, this is a must-read.

Read the full interview in SAAS Mag here.

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