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Q1 2026 Market Pulse Report

Explore Q1 2026 market trends and insights on business valuations, financing, and buyer profiles in the latest Market Pulse Report.

April 16, 20261 min read

Tanya PopovFounder & Lead Advisor

Key Takeaways

  • 67% of advisors report no AI impact on valuations.
  • 83% of $5M+ deals attracted at least 3 offers.
  • Seller confidence nears peaks in Lower Middle Market.
  • 60% of advisors' pipelines are first-time sellers.
  • Valuation multiples slightly increased in $500K-$2M range.

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Q1 2026 Market Pulse Report is available as a PDF report.

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