Thank you for your reply. The acquirer found me when they were searching for companies that offer this particular niche of data they have small amounts of. I am not the only game in town and companies in this industry have varying amounts of this niche data.

I was excited to hear from their CEO and flattered to receive an offer but lost some of the excitement when that offer came $25K less than what I make now. If I hadn't heard from the acquirer, I would just continue my full-time job until I go on paternity leave in a couple months.