What the 2026 deal data shows
ProCloser Deal Index, primary-source documented
Across 19 deals that published a price
Share of deals with identified buyer type
Martech is a crowded category where buyers pay for distribution, data rights and retention rather than features. With thousands of vendors competing, the valuation conversation starts with why customers keep paying: switching costs, workflow depth and first-party data position separate durable businesses from replaceable point tools.
What actually moves the number
- Net revenue retention in a category with easy switching
- First-party data assets and the consent posture behind them
- Depth of workflow integration versus point-tool exposure
- Channel and agency relationships that create distribution buyers want
Median disclosed values in this segment run well below most software categories, reflecting a fragmented seller landscape.
How to get a real estimate
Three steps beat any rule of thumb. First, run your revenue, EBITDA and sector through the ProCloser valuation calculator for an indicative range. Second, look at actual comparable transactions in the deal index rather than survey multiples. Third, remember that the spread between a bilateral offer and a competitive process is usually larger than the spread between valuation methods; our advisor rankings cover who runs those processes for companies like yours.
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