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		dangero 27 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: It took 4 years to sell my startup. I wro... The problem I’ve heard about small deals is that the bankers want a larger percentage. Can you comment on that aspect?

zhyan7109 27 days ago [–]

Depends on who you talk to, 3-5% of total deal size plus a retainer is the norm

einarvollset 27 days ago | [–]

Yep. More the smaller the deal. Sub $1M ARR, it can be 10-20%

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