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Hi all — we have one interesting SaaS deal to share this week from RTC’s broker network.
Between the bootcamp (applications due tonight), the NYC conference (more to come soon), and our newsletter research (some genuinely fascinating topics in the works), we’re heading into an exciting Q1 2026!
🔗 Access Deal Materials
Interested in learning more? Contact Max and Daniel at [email protected] and [email protected] to receive the full deal details.
📝 Deal Overview
Why this deal: A long-established, infrastructure-grade SaaS data platform delivering normalized, real-time social engagement metrics data.
The business operates with exceptional unit economics—very high margins, zero logo churn, and net revenue expansion—supported by a lean operating model and limited commercial investment to date. Customers rely on the platform as a foundational data layer for analytics, reporting, and performance measurement, creating high switching costs and durable retention.
Secular tailwinds in social media analytics, API-first data consumption, and content performance measurement support long-term demand. For financial buyers, the opportunity lies in layering modest go-to-market investment onto an already profitable base to scale customer count without sacrificing margins. For strategics, the platform represents a clean bolt-on that enhances product breadth for SEO platforms, analytics providers, martech suites, or data aggregators.
ARR (LTM Dec ’25): ~$546,000
Adjusted EBITDA Margin: 85%
Net Revenue Retention: ~102%
Customer Retention: 100%
Deal Type: Serial entrepreneur founder looking to exit
🔎 What They Do
The company provides a single-API SaaS platform that delivers standardized, real-time social engagement data across major social networks, eliminating the need for customers to build and maintain their own integrations.
The platform enables customers to reliably track content performance across social channels through:
Real-time engagement metrics across major social platforms
Simple JSON responses compatible with Python, cURL, Excel, and JavaScript
High-volume throughput with low-latency response times
Scalable architecture, including dedicated private server options for larger clients
While the company has flexible pricing tiers supporting both SMB and enterprise use cases, 94% of ARR is derived from B2B customers
💼 Recent Private Equity Deal Comps
Acquirer | Target | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Marlin Equity Partners + Altor (via MW Investment B.V.) | Meltwater | 2023 | Take-private of a media + social + consumer intelligence platform (monitoring, analytics, insights). Good comp for “data utility” businesses monetizing external engagement data |
Piano (backed by Updata Partners, Rittenhouse, Sixth Street) | SocialFlow | 2022 | Acquisition of a social distribution + optimization platform used by major publishers |
Cision (backed by Platinum) | Brandwatch | Jun 2021 | Acquisition of a leading digital consumer intelligence + social listening platform |
Roll Up Bootcamp: a 4-week online program on how serial acquisition platforms are actually backed.
Taught by institutional investors and experienced acquirers, including Reef Pass, Shore Search Partners, and Strada partners, the program covers:
Platform structures: selecting the ideal structure for your acquisition platform
Industry selection & team formation: picking the right market and the winning people
Personal branding & deal sourcing: how deals actually get found and won
Exit readiness from the start: building with an investor-grade endgame in mind
Inside the investor lens: how capital partners evaluate emerging platforms
Select participants will be invited to pitch their theses to investors over Zoom or New York.
Applications close tonight.
Brokers: got a deal you want to get in front of 6,500+ PE folks? Email me your deals at [email protected].
Brands: looking to reach a fast-growing, highly-engaged PE audience? Inquire about sponsorships.
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Disclaimer: Information presented herein is derived from publicly available sources and third-party materials believed to be reliable. It is provided solely for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation. Road To Carry is not affiliated with, nor does it represent, the seller, broker, or any other party to the referenced transactions.
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