H1 2026 State of SaaS: Outlook & Insights
October 14, 2026The software-as-a-service (SaaS) market is entering a new phase. After years of elevated valuations and abundant capital, business leaders are now navigating compressed multiples, increased investor scrutiny, and a more selective path to liquidity. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape investment priorities, competitive positioning, and exit outcomes across the technology sector.
Join Forvis Mazars and PitchBook as we explore the trends redefining the SaaS landscape in 2026. Drawing on the latest State of SaaS research, our panel will examine private equity and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, valuation shifts, AI-driven market disruption, and evolving IPO dynamics, including how headline activity from Anthropic, SpaceX, and OpenAI is influencing expectations for public-market readiness.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify key SaaS private equity, M&A, and exit trends shaping the market in 2026.
- Explain how AI is influencing investment strategies, valuations, and competitive positioning across the SaaS sector.
- Recognize the business fundamentals investors prioritize in today’s capital markets environment.
- Assess considerations for fundraising, M&A, and IPO readiness in a more selective market.
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