M&A Intelligence

Research & Intelligence

Proprietary research, market benchmarks, and institutional M&A frameworks for digital assets. Built for buyers, sellers, and investors operating in the $1M to $500M range.

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2026
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Research Library

11 publications
Featured Report

April 2026 M&A Report: The 5 Defining AI, Crypto and Blockchain Deals

A detailed Acquiry briefing on the most important announced AI, crypto, and blockchain transactions of April 2026, with strategic rationale, deal structure notes, risks, and execution implications.

April 2026 5 deals Web report
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Working Paper

AI and M&A in 2026: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Deal Sourcing, Valuation, and Execution

A long-form working paper on how AI is restructuring sourcing, diligence, valuation, and transaction execution across digital business M&A.

March 202623 pagesFree PDF
Benchmarks

Vertical Multiples Heatmaps

Observed revenue and EBITDA multiple ranges across SaaS, Fintech, Gaming, and Media verticals.

OngoingInteractive
Framework

Quality of Revenue Framework

Our 12-point scorecard for assessing revenue quality, predictability, and defensibility in digital assets.

2025Scorecard
Playbook

International Deal Structuring

Notes on structuring cross-border acquisitions, including tax, legal, and currency considerations.

2025Guide
Briefing

Platform Concentration Risk

Scoring and mitigating dependency on Google, Meta, Apple, and other major platforms in digital asset M&A.

2025Risk Framework
Playbook

Deal Structure Playbook

A breakdown of common deal structures, including asset vs. stock sales, earnouts, and holdbacks.

2025Reference
Checklist

Buyer Underwriting Checklist

The 40-point checklist used by our buy-side teams to underwrite and diligence digital assets.

202540 points
Case Studies

Redacted Case Studies

Illustrative case studies from past mandates, demonstrating valuation, structuring, and negotiation outcomes.

OngoingRedacted
Process

Deal Team Operating Model

Our internal process architecture for executing M&A mandates from intake to close.

2025Internal Model
Benchmarks

Media Asset Benchmarks

Revenue mix, traffic source, and volatility benchmarks for media and content-driven digital assets.

2025Data

In Development

Benchmarks

SaaS Metrics Benchmarks 2026

NRR, churn, CAC payback, and ARR growth benchmarks across SaaS deal sizes.

Framework

Acquirer Readiness Scorecard

How to assess whether a buyer is operationally and financially ready to execute an acquisition.

Working Paper

Fintech M&A Landscape 2026

Deal flow, valuation trends, and regulatory tailwinds in payments, lending, and embedded finance.

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