Multiples haven’t come down…at least not yet!
If you're a founder in the middle of a sale, or contemplating going to market soon, many 'savvy' buyers will tell you that multiples have come down so prices are lower. The reality is that interest rate rises and weak public markets, plus threats of recession may reduce prices in the future, but not across the board and in some cases, certainly not yet. Here's a quick 4-minute pulse check for founders!
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