The TRADE

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Pan-European equity exchanges Aquis Exchange and Cboe Global Markets have today set out plans to launch a joint venture that will look to explore making a bid to provide the European consolidated tape. Named SimpliCT, the new venture will be based in the Netherlands and co-owned by Cboe and Aquis as equal shareholders.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Key Drivers of Software Company Valuation Buyerswhether strategic acquirers or private equity firmsevaluate software companies through a combination of financial, operational, and strategic lenses. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're a SaaS founder contemplating a strategic sale, a private equity firm seeking a bolt-on acquisition, or a CEO navigating unsolicited interest, choosing the right M&A advisor is a critical decision one that should be informed by more than just brand recognition.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

full sale, recapitalization, growth equity) This section should be concise but compelling it sets the tone for the rest of the document. Management and Team Key executives and their roles Succession planning and retention risks Incentive structures and equity ownership Buyers often view the team as part of the asset.

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Solganick & Co.

MARCH 10, 2025

March 10, 2025 — Solganick is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Kavaliro for the sale of its Salesforce consulting division to Accordion. Kavaliro is expecting to increase its workforce in these two areas by over 20% in 2025. ORLANDO, FL.,

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

In this article, well outline the key privacy, security, and compliance documentation that buyers especially private equity firms and strategic acquirers expect to see during due diligence. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

Buyer and Seller Preferences In practice, the structure often reflects the relative negotiating power of the parties: Buyers especially private equity firms often push for asset sales to minimize risk and maximize tax benefits. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Why Open Source Raises Red Flags in M&A Buyers particularly strategic acquirers and private equity firms are increasingly cautious about open-source software (OSS) usage. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. John-Michaels career spans an impressive range of finance disciplines, including derivatives, private equity, and investment banking.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 8, 2025

Prepare the Business for Sale Buyers especially private equity firms and strategic acquirers expect a clean, well-documented business. Rollover Equity: Retaining a stake in the new entity, common in private equity deals. Transition to an advisory role? Learn more in Asset versus Stock Sale. Will you stay on as CEO?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 11, 2025

But with the right preparation and advisory support, the timeline can be managed strategically to align with your goals whether thats maximizing valuation, minimizing disruption, or closing before year-end. Private equity buyers, on the other hand, may require more extensive diligence and internal investment committee approvals.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

With such a high level of competition, they face the double-edged sword of higher overall valuations vs. a relatively smaller initial payout as equity becomes an increasingly larger percentage of buyer offers. Although sellers are in a good position to sell, they need to be wary of the equity that’s being offered.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Private equity firms may offer liquidity with continued involvement, especially in roll-up or growth equity scenarios. Firms like iMerge maintain active relationships with strategic acquirers, private equity groups, and family offices. Strategic buyers (e.g., The post How do I find buyers for my software company?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 8, 2025

Your answers will shape the type of buyers you target from strategic acquirers to private equity firms or growth investors. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. Are you seeking a full exit, partial liquidity, or a growth partner? Timing also matters.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

Because the current administration is keeping this option on the table in the proposed 2025 budget , it’s entirely possible that we may see a similar surge in deal volume as brokerage owners attempt to sell their businesses before any new laws are enacted. Talk To An Advisor We acknowledge our bias on this one, but the research doesn’t lie.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 11, 2024

2023 saw a modest drop in insurance brokerage deal volume, from 1043 in 2022 to 957 in 2023, which experts predicted would remain static as the market regrouped to begin a slow growth into 2025. Whereas 2022 saw equity making up nearly 17.5% the freedom of brokers to work with a variety of carriers, and c.) as of H1 2024.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

They may offer lower headline multiples but more flexible deal structures, such as earn-outs or equity rollovers. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. Financial buyers, on the other hand, frequently structure deals to keep founders involved.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Buyers whether strategic acquirers or private equity firms will typically expect at least GAAP-compliant financials. While not every company needs an audit, here are scenarios where theyre strongly recommended or expected: Enterprise value exceeds $10M$15M Private equity buyers are involved Complex revenue models (e.g.,

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

For example, if your SaaS platform dominates a specific industry vertical and is being acquired by a competitor or a private equity firm with a roll-up strategy in that space, the deal may attract scrutiny. With the right advisory team, you can navigate these hurdles confidently and keep your deal on track.

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 24, 2024

Solganick expects M&A deals to increase in the technology services sector for the remainder of 2024 and continuing into 2025. Financial buyers, particularly private equity firms, have kept M&A volume afloat in the systems integration sector, accounting for 57.1% of all transactions through YTD.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

These agreements can become sticking points if compensation, non-competes, or equity rollover terms are not aligned with expectations. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. In founder-led businesses, key person risk is a major concern.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 19, 2025

Private equity firms Especially those executing roll-up strategies in vertical SaaS, infrastructure software, or B2B marketplaces. For example, a strategic acquirer may prioritize product integration and offer a higher upfront price, while a PE firm may emphasize recurring revenue and prefer earn-outs or equity rollovers.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Key Drivers of Software Company Valuation Buyerswhether strategic acquirers or private equity firmsevaluate a range of quantitative and qualitative factors. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. Here are the most influential: 1.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Equity Rollovers: Founders may retain a stake in the IPs future upside post-acquisition. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. Licensing Agreements: Sellers may retain rights to use the IP in non-competing markets or spinouts.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

In reality, buyersespecially private equity firms and strategic acquirersexpect a well-documented, diligence-ready business. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. The post What are the common pitfalls when selling a software business?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Buyers whether private equity firms, strategic acquirers, or growth investors are not just buying code. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. Theyre buying future cash flows, customer relationships, and scalable infrastructure.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Capital Gains Tax: If you sold equity, the gain is typically taxed as a long-term capital gain (assuming you held the shares for more than a year). appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. For federal purposes, this is currently taxed at up to 20%, plus the 3.8%

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Employment and Equity Matters Offer letters or employment agreements for key team members joining the acquirer Option cancellation or acceleration agreements Cap table and option ledger as of closing Equityholder release agreements 4. key customers or licensors) Waivers of rights of first refusal, co-sale rights, or drag-along provisions 3.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Buyersespecially strategic acquirers and private equity firmsare not just purchasing code; theyre acquiring the legal rights to use, commercialize, and defend that code. appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

For example, a European private equity firm seeking to acquire a U.S.-based appeared first on Transforming Tech: The Premier M&A Advisory Firm for Software and Technology Businesses. These reviews can delay closings by 36 monthsor longerand in some cases, result in outright deal prohibitions.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 21, 2024

Private equity’s evolving role : PE firms remained active, but their focus shifted towards portfolio optimization and supporting existing investments through M&A. Large-scale platform acquisitions took a backseat to bolt-on deals and tuck-in acquisitions ( source: Bain & Company: Private Equity in Technology 2023 ).

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We expect M&A deal volume to increase in the technology services sector for the remainder of 2024 and continue into 2025. Financial buyers, particularly private equity firms, have kept M&A volume afloat in the systems integration sector, accounting for 57.1% of all transactions through YTD 2024.

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InvestmentBank.com

MAY 6, 2021

through 2025 (3PL), following a steep decline in 2020. Investment banks that position themselves to provide advisory services designed to meet the industry’s need for consolidation and innovation are sure to do well. According to IBISWorld, the industry is expected to increase at an annualized rate of 4.3%

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 7, 2025

Given the UKs status as the largest centre for private market asset management in Europe, and the importance of fair and robust valuation practices in private markets, the FCA has addressed its review to valuation practices in the fund and portfolio management sector, as well as advisory services in the private equity, venture capital, private debt.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 28, 2025

Overview The first quarter of 2025 brought continued momentum to the M&A market, with steady deal flow and strong buyer interest across a range of subsectors. Private equity firms and strategic acquirers remain active, seeking high-quality businesses with recurring revenue, specialized expertise, or regional scale.

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The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2025

US investment bank Stifel is re-evaluating its UK sales trading unit, with a number of positions across cash equities expected to be cut, sources have told The TRADE. Both individuals have previously worked in equity trading roles at Cazenove. Departures have also been prompted across the electronic and DMA team.

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