SaaS LBO Assumptions

I'm trying to build an LBO model for a SaaS company from scratch and struggling to formulate debt assumptions, particularly in today's environment. What are appropriate assumptions for Debt % vs Equity % in today's environment, as well as spread above SOFR for today's SaaS LBOs?

I saw on PitchBook that Advent Raised $2.3B for the Maxar deal (35% debt). I also saw Thoma Raised a $2.6B (32.5% Debt) for Coupa's $8B Buyout, with a $2.4B Term Loan priced at SOFR + 750. Is this reflective of how much debt could be raised? What about Interest Rates? Any help would be much appreciated.

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