SaaS Business Valuation in 2026: How SaaS ARR Multiples Really Work
SaaS business valuation is, at its core, the price a buyer or investor is willing to pay for your future...
Transition from reactive to proactive growth. Expert Fractional CFO oversight by Kishen Patel (BFP ACA), designed to extend your runway, professionalise your finance function, and maximise your SaaS valuation.
You have reached the "Growth Inflection Point." Your spreadsheets are becoming unwieldy, your burn rate requires surgical precision, and your investors are asking for SaaS Metrics that your current systems simply cannot track. You don't need a full-time CFO at a £150k+ basic salary. You need a Strategic Financial Consultant who scales with your requirements. Consult EFC provides high-impact Fractional CFO services that transform your finance department from a cost centre into a competitive advantage.
| Service | What We Deliver | The Value to You |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Modelling | Dynamic 3-statement models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) tailored for SaaS subscription logic. | Predict the future with precision; don't just report the past. |
| SaaS Metrics & KPIs | Rigorous analysis of CAC, LTV, Churn, and MRR/ARR to track "Rule of 40" performance. | Optimised Unit Economics that justify a significantly higher valuation. |
| Exit Readiness | Full data room preparation, financial hygiene audits, and vendor due diligence support. | Minimise "deal fatigue" and maximise the final EBITDA multiples in a sale. |
| Strategic Planning | Annual budgeting, rolling 12-month forecasts, and scenario planning for fundraising rounds. | Total alignment between your operational goals and your bank balance. |
Clean, investor-ready accounts that pass any due diligence with ease.
Strategic roadmapping to ensure you never run out of runway unexpectedly.
Hands-on leadership to implement financial controls and reporting systems.
Leveraging deep M&A and Big Four insights to drive enterprise value growth.
We have over 20 years of experience across the Big Four, Investment Banking, and high-growth startups, we bring FTSE 100-level rigour to your SaaS business. As ACA qualified members of the ICAEW, we ensure your finance function is an asset, not a bottleneck.
With over 20 years of experience across the Big Four, Investment Banking, and high-growth startups, we bring a level of financial rigour usually reserved for the FTSE 100 to your growing business.
Direct, unfiltered financial truth—we eliminate "vanity metrics" to focus on real growth.
We move beyond the "What" to the "So What," providing strategic clarity for founders.
Ensuring every financial decision drives long-term enterprise value and exit readiness.
Stop guessing your runway. Get a bespoke financial roadmap and investor-grade reporting led by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy AuditA Fractional CFO (or Part-time FD) provides the same high-level strategic guidance as a full-time Chief Financial Officer but on a part-time or project basis. This allows UK SMEs to access Big Four-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Typically, fees range from £3,000 to £8,000+ per month depending on the complexity of your business and the frequency of involvement. It is a strategic investment designed to pay for itself through cost-efficiency and value creation.
Yes. We specialise in preparing UK founders for Series A and Series B rounds, including pitch deck financial validation, cap table management, and rigorous due diligence support.
Yes. This is our core strength. We don’t just “tidy the books”; we build the financial models, data rooms, and pitch deck narratives that investors expect. We have sat on the other side of the table and know exactly what kills a deal during due diligence.
Yes. We specialise in Business Valuations for M&A and fundraising, utilising EBITDA multiples and discounted cash flow methods to ensure you get the best deal.
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