Industry Playbooks
Sector-specific acquisition guides — SaaS, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, e-commerce, and more.
8 articles
Acquiring a SaaS Business: The Search Fund Playbook
Key metrics (ARR, churn, LTV/CAC, NRR), valuation multiples, due diligence specifics, and growth levers post-acquisition.
14 min read
GuideAcquiring a Healthcare Services Business
Regulatory landscape, reimbursement models, clinical integration, roll-up dynamics, and compliance requirements.
13 min read
GuideAcquiring a Manufacturing or Industrial Business
Capital intensity, supply chain DD, workforce considerations, equipment valuation, and environmental liabilities.
13 min read
GuideAcquiring a Professional Services Firm
Key-person risk, utilization rates, client concentration, partner buyouts, and building enterprise value in services.
13 min read
GuideAcquiring a Home Services & Field Services Business
Route density, technician recruitment, recurring revenue models, roll-up economics, and operational levers.
12 min read
GuideAcquiring an E-commerce & D2C Brand
Amazon/Shopify due diligence, CAC trends, supply chain analysis, brand defensibility, and post-acquisition growth levers.
13 min read
GuideAcquiring an Education & Training Business
B2B vs B2C models, accreditation requirements, instructor dependency, digital transformation, and enrollment economics.
12 min read
GuideAcquiring a Financial Services or Insurance Business
FCA/BaFin licensing, book-of-business valuation, renewal economics, compliance frameworks, and roll-up strategies.
14 min read
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