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TECHNOLOGY
Build what’s next.
Advisory perspective for software, data, digital infrastructure, and technology-enabled service businesses.
Discuss a technology business ↗What we cover
Technology at Graystone.
Preparation in technology focuses on recurring revenue, retention, intellectual property and founder dependence.
- Software and SaaS
- IT services
- Digital infrastructure
- Related technology businesses
Technology
Build what’s next.
Technology buyers pay for durable revenue, strong retention, and products or services that scale.
Graystone advises founders of software, IT services, and technology-enabled businesses on timing, positioning, and the buyers most likely to value what they have built.
The metrics that matter
How technology buyers read your business.
| Metric | Why buyers care | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring revenue | Predictable revenue lowers risk and supports stronger valuations. | Core |
| Net retention | Shows customers stay, and spend more, over time. | Core |
| Gross margin | Indicates how efficiently the business scales. | Core |
| Customer concentration | Reliance on a few accounts increases perceived risk. | Risk |
| Growth efficiency | What it costs to win and serve new revenue. | Growth |
| Technical foundation | Code quality, security, and scalability of the platform. | Diligence |
Where we focus
Segments within technology.
Software & SaaS
Vertical and horizontal software with subscription revenue.
IT & managed services
Managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services providers.
Data & infrastructure
Networks, hosting, and digital infrastructure services.
Tech-enabled services
Service businesses powered by proprietary technology.
Founder questions
Selling a technology company.
Do I need to be profitable to sell?
Not always. Buyers weigh growth, retention, and margin profile alongside profitability.
How is a technology company valued?
Often on revenue quality and growth as well as earnings, depending on the buyer and the business model.
Will I need to stay after the sale?
Many buyers ask founders or key leaders to support a transition. Terms are negotiated up front.
What does technical diligence cover?
Architecture, security, ownership of intellectual property, and the team that maintains the product.
Technology transactions
Recent work in technology.
Selected Graystone engagements with industrial technology and technology-enabled businesses.
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