Operator Perspectives, Insights, and Updates
How we operate, how we partner, and how we build long-term value across every company in the Solen portfolio.
What We Look at Before Making a Long-Term Investment
What makes a software company truly worth supporting for the long term? This article explores the qualities experienced long-term operating partners look for beyond financial metrics, including customer loyalty, market position, operational maturity, product architecture, and founder dependency.
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10 Signs Your Mission-Critical SaaS is Acquisition Ready
Use these 10 signs to understand what buyers look at when reviewing a mission-critical SaaS company. You do not need every item solved. You do need a clear view of where you stand.
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10 Top Metrics Investors Consider When Buying a SaaS Company
Thinking about selling a SaaS business? Learn the 10 key metrics investors consider, from ARR and NRR to Rule of 40, cash flow, and product development spend.
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Solen Software Group Named a Top 50 Technology Investor by Axial for 2026
Solen Software Group is recognized by Axial as a 2026 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Technology Investor, highlighting its active M&A strategy and long-term partnership approach.
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The Main Valuation Methods Used in Software Transactions
Understand the main valuation methods used in software transactions, from EBITDA and ARR multiples to DCF, and see what buyers value most today.
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SPA vs APA: What Sellers Should Know Before Selling
Selling your software company? Learn the key differences between a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA), and how each impacts taxes, contracts, and post-sale transitions.
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A Founder’s Guide to the Software Due Diligence Process
Curious what happens after signing an LOI? This guide breaks down the software M&A due diligence process into four clear phases, helping founders prepare, stay organized, and build trust with buyers.
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The 5 Types of Software Buyers Founders Should Know
Not all software buyers are created equal. Learn the five key buyer types founders should know, how they think, what they value, and how each one can shape the future of your product, team, and legacy.
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Customer Retention and Why It Drives Real Enterprise Value
Customer retention drives software valuations. Learn how gross and net retention, churn signals, onboarding, and value delivery build durable ARR.
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A Practical Overview of Modern B2B Software Selling Tactics
Selling software in 2026 demands transparency and a modern sales motion. Learn how self-serve info, consultative selling, clear onboarding, modular pricing, and strong communication improve retention and valuation in an exit.
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