Acquiry Knowledge.

• Students & Learners

  Practical tools that make abstract financial concepts tangible. Use them alongside textbooks, in assignments, or just to explore how money actually works.

  • Interactive calculators with visual outputs
  • Plain-language explanations on every tool
  • No account needed, works on any device
  • Covers personal finance through to M&A

• Open Resources & Institutions

  Free to embed in course materials, link from syllabuses, or use in classroom demonstrations. All tools are citable and maintained by practitioners.

  • Freely embeddable and linkable
  • Citable with full attribution details
  • Maintained and updated regularly
  • No tracking, no ads, no distractions

• Founders & Professionals

  Tools built from real transaction experience. Use them to model decisions, stress-test assumptions, or quickly illustrate concepts to stakeholders.

  • SaaS valuation and deal structure tools
  • Financial independence and savings models
  • Built on frameworks used in live transactions
  • Export-ready outputs for presentations

• ValuationSaaS Valuation CalculatorEstimate an ARR-based valuation range for a software business, adjusted for growth, net revenue retention and the Rule of 40.Open Calculator (opens in a new tab)
• ValuationSDE and EBITDA Valuation CalculatorCalculate Seller's Discretionary Earnings and EBITDA from your financials and see the indicative valuation range each metric implies.Open Calculator
• Exit PlanningPost-Exit Wealth ModellerWork out the headline sale price that funds your lifestyle after tax, fees and your existing assets, so you know your number before you go to market.Open Calculator (opens in a new tab)
• Deal StructuringDeal Structure Comparison ToolCompare cash, equity, earnout and hybrid structures side by side and see how each changes what the seller actually receives.Open Tool
• Deal StructuringEarnout Modelling ToolModel what you receive under different performance scenarios, and how upfront payment, earnout design and milestone achievement change total consideration.Open Tool
• Deal StructuringLOI Value DecoderRisk-weight the earnout, discount the seller note and escrow, and adjust for the working capital peg to see what a headline price is really worth.Open Calculator
• Sell-Side PreparationBlind Teaser GeneratorEnter sector, revenue, growth, EBITDA and your edge to produce a professional, blinded one-page teaser as a watermarked PDF.Open Calculator

• FinancingCapital Stack BuilderLayer equity, senior debt, mezzanine, vendor finance and earnout to see how a digital business acquisition is funded.Open Calculator
• Exit PlanningDeferred Proceeds AdjusterAdjust deferred deal proceeds for inflation, the probability of hitting targets and the cost of waiting, and compare them with the headline figure.Open Calculator (opens in a new tab)
• Exit PlanningFounder Net Worth TrackerSeparate liquid assets from illiquid business equity, apply a realistic illiquidity haircut and see how concentrated your wealth is.Open Calculator (opens in a new tab)
• Cap TableInvestor Return CalculatorSee the multiple and IRR your angel and seed investors earn at exit, after dilution and liquidation preferences, before you negotiate.Open Calculator (opens in a new tab)
• Cross-BorderJurisdiction ComparisonCompare regulatory environments, tax treatment, digital asset frameworks and deal structures across 12 key jurisdictions.Open Calculator

• SDE / EBITDA Normalisation

  Normalise seller discretionary earnings. Identify add-backs, one-offs, and owner-specific costs.

  Now live as an Acquiry deal tool

• Earnout Modeller

  Model earnout payments across multiple performance scenarios. Expected vs worst-case payouts.

  Now live as an Acquiry deal tool

• Revenue Multiple Benchmarking

  Sector-specific revenue and EBITDA multiples for SaaS, fintech, content, and gaming verticals.

  Now live as an Acquiry deal tool

• Capital Gains Tax Estimator

  Estimate capital gains tax on property and share sales. Australian and international scenarios.

• Link freely from course materials

  Add any tool URL to your LMS, syllabus, or reading list. All tools are stable, permanently hosted URLs.

• Embed in online courses and platforms

  All tools can be embedded via iframe in Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, or any web-based learning platform.

• Cite in academic work

  Full citation details are provided below. Tools are authored, dated, and maintained for academic referencing.

• Actively maintained and updated

  Tools are reviewed and updated regularly. The changelog below tracks all additions and modifications.

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• Built by practitioners

  Tools are designed by Acquiry's M&A team based on frameworks used in real transactions. Not by content writers or generalist developers.

• Validated for accuracy

  All calculations are cross-checked against established financial models. Assumptions and limitations are documented on each tool page.

• Plain-language context

  Every tool includes an explanation of the underlying concept, what the outputs mean, and how to interpret the results in practice.

• Maintained and updated

  Tools are reviewed regularly. When assumptions change or improvements are made, the changelog is updated and the tool is re-dated.

Changelog. A record of all tools added, updated, or planned. Updated each time the Knowledge Hub changes.

• Personal Finance

  Compound interest, savings growth, budgeting frameworks, and the fundamentals of building long-term wealth.

• Investing

  Real returns, inflation adjustment, asset allocation, and the principles of long-term portfolio construction.

• Business Valuation

  Revenue multiples, EBITDA frameworks, SaaS-specific metrics, and what drives enterprise value in digital businesses.

• M&A and Deal Structuring

  Deal structures, earnout mechanics, asset vs share sale, and practical frameworks for buying and selling businesses.

• Financial Planning

  Financial independence, retirement modelling, savings targets, and building a framework for long-term financial clarity.

• Capital Growth

  Compounding mechanics, reinvestment strategies, and the mathematical foundations of long-term capital accumulation.

• How Compound Interest Works

  A plain-language explanation of compounding mechanics, why time is the most important variable, and how to use it to your advantage.

• Understanding Inflation and Real Returns

  Why nominal returns are misleading, how to calculate real purchasing power, and what inflation means for long-term savings strategies.

• What Drives Business Valuation Multiples

  The key factors that determine why some businesses sell at 2x revenue and others at 12x. Covers growth, retention, margin, and market positioning.

• Asset Sale vs Share Sale Explained

  A practical breakdown of the two most common deal structures, including tax treatment, liability transfer, and which structure suits which situation.

• A Practical Introduction to Deal Structuring

  How deals are structured, why structure matters as much as price, and the five most common structures used in digital business transactions.

• The 4% Rule and Financial Independence

  Where the 4% withdrawal rate comes from, what the research actually says, and how to apply it to your own financial independence planning.

• Calculators

  Interactive financial tools

• Checklists

  Practical process guides

• Templates

  Downloadable frameworks

• Explainers

  Plain-language guides

• Comparison Tools

  Side-by-side analysis