Sanity-check whether a quoted SaaS multiple matches growth quality.
Indicative SaaS ARR Multiple Bands by Growth
Directional private-market bands founders use in 2025–2026 conversations — not a pricing engine.
Indicative EV / ARR multiple
- <40% YoY growth3–8typ. 5
- 40–80% YoY6–12typ. 9
- 80–150% YoY10–20typ. 14
- 150%+ / AI premium15–40typ. 22
Audience: founder, investor · Category: fundraising
Tags: saas, arr, multiples, valuation