The AI Valuation Gap: SaaS M&A Buyers Are Paying AI Premiums Most Founders Won’t Qualify For
Software Acquiring M&A 2026: While 86% of acquirers plan to prioritize generative AI, a massive valuation gap is emerging. Our SEG analysis reveals that only a fraction of SaaS targets will qualify for the expected AI premium, as most exhibits ‘limited AI use’ and significant ‘hallucination risk’ in their 2025 technology stacks.