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Futuristic silver balance scale in a dark boardroom showing a small glowing AI motherboard weighing more than a large pile of gold coins, representing AI-defensible enterprise value vs raw revenue.

ScaleUp Stage M&A in 2026: When More Revenue Makes You Worth Less

If you’re a first-time ScaleUp CEO—or it’s been a while since you’ve looked at M&A—here’s the 2026 update: If you’re not AI-native, AI-native alternatives in your space are already pressuring your valuation multiple.And that changes how you should think about M&A. Because in 2026, you can buy revenue and still end up worth less. I …

What do Superheroes, Villains, and ScaleUp Fractional Executives have in common?

Unique Superpowers. Strengthening the C-Suite as you scale is crucial to driving sustainable growth during the ScaleUp stage. While hiring or promoting full-time executives is often the best approach, there are specific situations when an interim or fractional leader is a valuable tool in your C-Suite development strategy. This series is part of the broader …