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“people going buy businesses just for their data”
What It Means
Data assets will become primary drivers of business acquisitions, potentially more valuable than current revenue
Why It Matters
Creates new monetization opportunities and exit strategies for MicroSaaS businesses beyond traditional revenue multiples
When It's True
When data is unique, high-quality, and difficult to replicate through other means
When It's Risky
When data privacy regulations restrict transfer, or when data becomes commoditized
How to Apply
Design products to collect valuable, unique data from user interactions
Build data quality and uniqueness as competitive moats
Consider data monetization as separate revenue stream
Position data assets clearly in acquisition discussions
Example Scenario
“A procurement comparison tool with limited revenue gets acquired for 5x ARR because the buyer values its unique database of enterprise software purchasing patterns”
Related Knowledge
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Data becoming primary moat for MicroSaaS businesses
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