They Got Acquired

SaaS Deals

These brothers turned down a $20 million offer for their campus safety app — then sold for twice as much

After a decade running their campus safety app, an interested buyer offered these brothers $20 million for their campus safety app. They declined. Here’s what happened next.

David Sinkinson and Chris Sinkinson, co-founders of AppArmor

Media & Content Deals

This AI newsletter grew to 500,000 subscribers with the help of — ironically — a human touch

When ChatGPT came on the scene, some AI newsletters were branded with robots, but these founders went all in on cats. This quirky touch earned them 500,000 subscribers in two years — all while one founder was still in college.

Resources

How much do M&A advisors charge to sell a business? Here’s what to expect

Some brokers charge a commission only, while others require an upfront or retainer fee. We share what some of these fees look like, plus how much you can expect to pay.

SaaS Deals

Stay-at-home mom turns school auction frustration into a SaaS with $1M in revenue

Nay-sayers told Kristi Saucerman she could never make money with nonprofits. She proved them wrong, growing to $1 million in revenue — and attracting a buyer.

A bidder raises paddle 324 at an Auction Frog charity auction.

Resources

How to vet and choose an M&A advisor: 10 essential steps

The right partner can help maximize your sale price and guide you through a successful exit. The wrong one could cost you time, money and opportunities.

A businesswoman stands atop ascending blocks, holding a red flag and looking ahead, symbolizing achievement and future vision.

Software Deals

With 2,000 monthly users, this 20-something founder sold his hypnosis app for mid-6 figures

The 20-something serial entrepreneur was ready to build something new after growing his fourth company. He tried to sell on a marketplace, but ended up finding the right buyer by reaching out directly.

Johannes Jäschke and Christian Sowa, co-founders of hypnu

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Podcast Episodes

The gutsy cold pitch that landed Laura Roeder a 7-figure deal

32 minutes

Laura Roeder and her husband, Chris Williams, built and sold MeetEdgar, a social media scheduling platform, to SureSwift Capital for 7 figures.

Manuel Frigerio, fo-founder of ReferralHero

From failed startup to 6-figure exit: Manuel Frigerio’s ReferralHero journey

35 minutes

Sometimes it takes building one business to figure out what to build next. That was the case for Manuel Frigerio, who built and sold a Saas, ReferralHero.

From hot dog stand to 8-figure exit: How Sam Parr built and sold The Hustle

39 minutes

How did this down-to-earth guy with no previous media experience build such a valuable company? Here’s how Sam Parr became one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship.