Is software IB genuinely cooked?

I’m an incoming analyst for an MM IB focused solely on SaaS, and I’m aware of the significantly low multiples that are deterring sponsors from making deals. Will there be 0 deal flow at my firm (or any SaaS focused firms)?

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