Two people walk through how to tell an acquirer your profitable SaaS startup isn't for sale right now. They focus on staying professional while explaining your growth plans and what would need to change for you to consider a deal.
What is a business professional way of saying we're not going to list your startup?
I think to provide the most value for you and your startup, it's best to improve value on revenue, profit, some of these other things, and then revisit in the near future.
Respectfully, I don't think that our acquisition goals align, and I don't think you're going to have a meaningful exit at that asking price.
We think you'd be more successful in other ventures with your business and wish you the best.
We wish you the best on your future endeavors and think you would be a better fit elsewhere.
Respectful of your time. It's not the time to list here. You'd be happier pursuing acquisition opportunities on another marketplace.
You would recommend growing your startup in the meantime before relisting with us again in the future.
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