A buyer seeking benefits such as technology, customers, products, talent, data, distribution, or market access in addition to financial returns.

The annualised value of recurring subscription or contract revenue, commonly abbreviated as ARR.

The degree to which revenue or profit depends on a small number of customers.

The total value of transactions processed through a marketplace before fees, refunds, and deductions, commonly abbreviated as GMV.

Investment capital used to acquire or invest in privately held companies, often with the aim of increasing value before a future exit.

The planned transfer of leadership or ownership to a manager, employee, family member, partner, or new owner.