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Your PE exit safety net is shrinking; prioritize strategic M&A or cash
◆ 75RelevanceOn a story from SaaStr13h ago
The traditional "PE floor" for mature B2B startups is weakening as fundraising hits a four-year slump. You cannot rely on a financial buyer to bail out a stagnating application; focus on building a business that is either too strategic to ignore or independently profitable. This shifts the exit burden toward strategic acquirers who value your tech stack over your EBITDA.
Takeaways
- PE firms are becoming more selective as their own fundraising struggles continue.
- Strategic M&A is now a more reliable exit path than financial buyouts.
- Profitability is no longer optional if you want a non-strategic exit.
Read the original at saastr.com
Private Equity Fundraising Is Down for the Fourth Year in a Row. Selling Your B2B Company to PE Got Harder Again in 2026
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