Stripe's Privy acquisition shows why strategic buyers ignore current revenue

Stripe's Privy acquisition shows why strategic buyers ignore current revenue

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SaaStr Tab HopperTH Gtm_strategy New

The Gist

  • Privy's revenue grew 9x post-acquisition but was a rounding error for Stripe
  • Strategic buyers price deals on revenue but buy for future scaling potential
  • Founders who understand this dynamic negotiate better outcomes

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Revenue teams should track strategic acquisition patterns to identify which metrics actually move valuation needles.

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