AI’s Impact on Saas: Adoption, Integration, & Cybersecurity

SaaS PE Deals, Exits, & the Rise of AI

Gain critical executive insights with our SaaS outlook, created with PitchBook. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the forces shaping the global SaaS market, examining private equity (PE) dealmaking, exit readiness, and IPO trends through the end of 2025. Understand how AI integration strategies are redefining value creation and influencing investment decisions as we look to the months ahead.

Key themes from the report include:

Cybersecurity & Enterprise SaaS Risk: Discover why cyber maturity has become a critical pillar of valuation, due diligence, and exit readiness in an AI-enabled world.
SaaS Private Equity Trends: Explore an analysis of capital deployment and concentration in enterprise SaaS, which saw deal volumes reach a decade high in 2025.
AI-Driven Value Creation: Learn how the industry moved from AI experimentation to execution, making AI a central driver of valuation and performance.

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The AI Shift in SaaS: From Adoption to Cyber‑Ready Growth

Learn about key trends shaping the SaaS market and how cybersecurity and risk may impact growth.

Executive Perspective on Exit Readiness & AI in SaaS

In the current SaaS landscape, exit readiness is no longer a final milestone but a continuous strategy. The shift of AI from experimental technology to an essential business component has reshaped expectations.

Companies must now demonstrate measurable value creation, such as improved retention and scalable growth, while aligning with partners who prioritize secure, AI-native platforms. Success hinges on disciplined execution, transparency, and resilience.

Cybersecurity, AI, & Enterprise SaaS Value Creation

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Cybersecurity SaaS companies accounted for 235 of total cybersecurity M&A capital deployed in 2025.

In 2025, private equity firms completed 65 cybersecurity M&A deals, highlighting cyber maturity as a core focus in both due diligence and value creation. Discover why robust cyber capabilities have become an essential pillar of valuation, exit readiness, and long-term success in an AI-enabled world.

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Helping SaaS Companies & PE-Backed Technology Firms Prepare for What’s Next

Forvis Mazars delivers extensive assurance, tax, and consulting services to venture capital (VC) and PE-backed SaaS companies and their investors. Our professionals guide SaaS leaders and PE firms through every stage of growth—from value creation and AI implementation to international expansion and IPOs. We help you scale, sell, or go public with confidence. Discover how our strategic guidance and market clarity can help you prepare for what’s next.

Highest annual SaaS PE deal volume in a decade

$130B+ deployed into the global SaaS market in 2025. Learn how our Private Equity Practice can help you navigate this active market.

Nearly 1 in 5 SaaS PE deals driven by AI value creation

AI can drive real impact. Explore how we tailor strategy, integration, and governance guidance to your business with our AI Strategy & Integration services.

Cybersecurity is a strategic enabler

As AI integration expands your digital footprint, securing your enterprise is paramount. Our cybersecurity services can help you build resilience and protect value.

Global Enterprise SaaS & Technology Reach

Our global presence allows us to deeply understand your market and customize our services to fit your local needs. Whether you’re looking to improve performance, manage risks, or drive growth, our international audit, tax, and consulting teams can help. Explore how Forvis Mazars Group can support your technology business worldwide.

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