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Macabacus
Financial modeling toolkit and template library including LBO model templates for Excel.
Key facts
- Website
- macabacus.com
- Founded
- 2008
- Pricing
- Freemium/trial, paid from $200/user/yr (Basic) up to custom Enterprise
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Macabacus
Macabacus is a financial modeling toolkit and template library including LBO model templates for Excel. It's meant for search fund investors, self-funded searchers, and finance professionals who need to model an acquisition. Instead of doing this manually, it gives them a template or course structure built around leveraged buyouts and small business acquisitions to start from.
Key features
- Excel/PowerPoint productivity add-ins
- LBO and financial model templates
- Excel-to-PowerPoint/Word linking
- Shared template libraries for teams
- Modeling automation shortcuts
Pros & cons
Pros
- Widely used template/add-in toolkit in finance
- Tiered pricing from individual to enterprise
Cons
- Professional tier pricing is comparatively high
- Best suited to Excel/PowerPoint-only workflows
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macabacus
What is Macabacus?
Macabacus is a financial modeling toolkit and template library including LBO model templates for Excel.
Who is Macabacus for?
It's meant for search fund investors, self-funded searchers, and finance professionals who need to model an acquisition.
What category does Macabacus fall under?
Macabacus falls under the Tools category as a financial modeling resource, aimed at people who need an LBO or acquisition model without starting from scratch.
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