🧐 Why do IndieHackers sell?
At SureSwift Cap, we talk to Founders who are thinking about selling a SaaS company every day. Some of them have always had acquisition as an end goal, but for some it only came up as an option recently. Having an exit plan can help with some of the stress of selling, but we think it’s also really helpful to understand some of the reasons Founders wind up selling to understand the “why” behind having an exit plan.
⚖️Too many projects, too little time
Tristan Gamilis and Nicholas Firth-McCoy sold Paydirt because they needed the time to focus on their other product, Usability Hub, but they wanted to keep Paydirt’s customers in good hands. https://bit.ly/3m7d5aP
After giving his all to get his company started, Wingman Co-Founder @benlatz wanted to prioritize his time & energy into a single business with greater upside potential, so selling was the best choice for him. https://bit.ly/3APpS7P
🧠Taking risk off the table
As a day trader, Travervue Founder, Greg Reinacker knew he wanted to sell into an upswing, so he was ready to take a break and prepare for his next idea while taking his business risk off the table. https://bit.ly/3onRIoi
We talk a lot about reasons why Founders sell a business & while there are common themes, they’re all unique - if you’ve ever sold a business, would love to hearshare your “why” in the comments!
💖Love of making, not managing
After several startups and exits, Founder Moritz Dausinger knows what parts of the process he’s passionate about - and for him, that’s building something new. By selling his company, he was able to get back to the kind of work he loves doing. https://bit.ly/3um16K4
🔍Want more reasons & Founder stories? More on exit plans here: https://bit.ly/3AS5yCO