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After $43B valuation, Databricks acquires data replication startup Arcion for $100M

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Just last month the company raised $500 million at an eye-popping $43 billion valuation. Databricks has remained a hot startup at a time when interest from investors has cooled across the ecosystem. That would be big money anytime, but especially in the current fundraising climate.

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M&A is back and the enterprise is hot

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 30, 2023

It’s been a quiet year when it comes to tech M&A. It’s unclear whether it was a lack of cash, high interest rates or buyer caution in an uncertain market, but suddenly this week, it’s as though the M&A floodgates finally opened and we started to see some movement. Time will tell, but on Monday IBM grabbed Apptio for $4.6

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Accounting Firm Mergers & Acquisitions – Financial Advisory & Valuation Services For Success

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 18, 2024

Accounting firm mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) are blossoming due to strong recurring revenue models, a great record of organic growth over three decades, light asset investment requirements, and economic recoveries and growth worldwide following the pandemic. These factors have created the opportunity for industry consolidation.

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The 3rd Fintech Epoch: Europe’s first-movers drive M&A amid tightened purse strings

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Fintech - Whilst many European start-ups have struggled to successfully execute funding rounds at valuation levels of yesteryear, more mature fintechs have pivoted to acquisitions and partnerships to fuel growth.

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How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

How2Exit

MARCH 10, 2025

E271: How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money! With decades of experience in technology, business acquisitions, and rollups, Richmond has developed a reputation for structuring creative and sustainable deals. The Fastest Way to Exit?

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Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B acquisition offer: Read the CEO’s note to employees

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 22, 2024

Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company, according to a source familiar with discussions.

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AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux

How2Exit

AUGUST 12, 2024

E237: AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Simon Leroux is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and Founder of Optionality, an AI-driven platform focused on the mergers and acquisitions space.

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How SBA's Proposed Size, Status Recertifications Rule Could Impact Small Business M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

23, 2024, issued a Proposed Rule that significantly changes the effect of recertifications of size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts following a merger or acquisition of a contractor with small business awards. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Aug. Comments are due on Oct. By: Holland & Knight LLP

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Permira completes Squarespace acquisition after upping bid to $7.2B

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per share — this equated to an equity valuation of $6.6 Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm.

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M&A in the Age of Digital Transformation: A Catalyst for Growth

Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 31, 2025

The digital age has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are no exception. As companies navigate the complexities of digital transformation, M&A has emerged as a strategic tool for acquiring the necessary expertise, technology, and market presence to thrive in the new economy.

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M&A Blog #24 - Merger Relative Valuation

Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

To pick up where we last left off with valuation, I will cover the topic of a Merger Relative Valuation in this blog post and move on to other non-valuation topics from here. Any parts that don’t fit that should be sold off after acquisition I typically discussed the target’s financials next.

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M&A in the Digital Age: How Tech is Supercharging Dealmaking

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a high-stakes game. From streamlining complex processes to uncovering hidden opportunities, tech supercharges M&A dealmaking across all stages. Faster Timelines: Seize the Moment The M&A world is all about speed and agility.

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Investing in or Acquiring a Digital Assets Business? Watch Where You Step – Maximizing Value and Managing Risk in Digital Assets M&A (Part 1)

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 23, 2024

As applications and use cases for digital assets and their blockchain infrastructure grow and become more sophisticated, investments and valuations for businesses in these areas have grown as well. The growing number of opportunities have attracted a diverse group of investors and lenders.

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Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in understanding the intricate strategies that private equity employs to rapidly grow companies through acquisitions.

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Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. AI and Automation: Increased investment in AI and automation technologies is expected to drive M&A activity in these sectors.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

b' E212: Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Carl Allen is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with over 30 years of experience. Visit Echo Eight for more information.

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MergersCorp M&A International Secures Official M&A Sell Side Mandate for Renowned Italian Serie A Soccer Club

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading investment banking advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, is proud to announce the acquisition of the official sell side mandate for one of Italy’s most prestigious Serie A soccer clubs.

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PODCAST REVIEW: M&A Science: How PE Should Support Portfolio Company Acquisitions | Barak Routhenstein w/ Kison Patel

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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Sun Acquisitions welcomes Mike Walton as a Senior M&A Advisor

Sun Acquisitions

APRIL 28, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Mike Walton has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. Mike brings 25 years of experience in business ownership that includes start-ups, turnarounds, acquisition and sale of companies, specifically within media and IT industries.

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KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New York, NY – The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in New York is excited to announce its strategic partnership with MergersCorp M&A International, an american leading investment banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance.

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Sun Acquisitions welcomes Ken Cisneros as a Senior M&A Advisor

Sun Acquisitions

MAY 3, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Ken Cisneros has joined our team as a Senior Advisor. I am looking forward to helping privately held business owners sell at the highest value to the right buyer or help them continue to grow through acquisition.

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Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies?

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Summary of: Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies? In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. What Makes an M&A Advisor Best for Tech Companies?

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Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.

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M&A for Entrepreneurs: Leverage Acquisitions to Scale Your Business Faster with Dominic Wells

How2Exit

APRIL 8, 2024

b' E202: M&A for Entrepreneurs: Leverage Acquisitions to Scale Your Business Faster with Dominic Wells - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dominic Wells is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO of Onfolio, a publicly traded company specializing in the acquisition of online businesses.

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How to Maximize the Valuation of Your IT Company with Tim Mueller

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day.

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Who are the best M&A advisors for tech companies?

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Summary of: Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies? In the world of technology mergers and acquisitions, the right advisor can mean the difference between a transformative exit and a missed opportunity. What Makes an M&A Advisor Best for Tech Companies?

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7 Key Takeaways from the Transaction Advisors Institute M&A Conference in San Francisco

Midaxo

APRIL 24, 2023

In March 2023, the Transaction Advisors Institute (TAI) held their annual San Francisco conference for corporate development and M&A. We were excited to partner with TAI as a sponsor this year to share ideas with attendees on how to elevate dealmaking using modern SaaS technologies for managing their M&A processes.

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IT Solutions Providers Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Update Q4 2024 and 2025 Outlook

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. Specialization : Acquisitions are also being driven by the need to acquire niche capabilities in areas like cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, and cloud migration.

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Financial Metrics in M&A Transactions: Evaluating Valuation Metrics, Pricing, and Potential Returns

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 26, 2023

Mergers, acquisitions, and buyout transactions are complex endeavors requiring careful analysis and consideration of multiple financial inputs and outputs. Both the acquiring company and the target company will each need to thoroughly assess the financial implications of a potential combination to ensure a successful outcome.

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4 Keys for Successful M&A Due Diligence

Midaxo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

M&A transactions can be incredibly rewarding, but they also come with significant risks. M&A due diligence is the process that allows you to dig deep into a target company’s details and evaluate whether the acquisition aligns with your strategic goals.

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3 Tips to Maximize Your Business Valuation

Trout CPA: M&A

MARCH 29, 2023

Written by Andrew Rice, CPA, CVA , Managing Director of Trout CPA’s Transaction Advisory Services When it comes to selling your business in a merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction, getting the best valuation possible is likely your top priority.

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Conditional Payment (Earn-Out)

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 1, 2024

In merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, the earn-out mechanism serves as a strategic tool for conditional payment based on the prospective performance of the acquired entity. By: Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

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The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

E242: The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Steve Rooms is a seasoned financial expert and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Episode Summary: Welcome to the latest episode of the How2Exit podcast!

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Navigating Business Success: Insights from Entrepreneur and M&A Expert Richard Tunnah

How2Exit

MARCH 11, 2024

b' E194: Navigating Business Success: Insights from Entrepreneur and M&A Expert Richard Tunnah - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Richard Tunnah is an experienced entrepreneur and mergers and acquisitions expert. He specializes in helping businesses grow through strategic acquisitions and exit planning.

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Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

b' E185: Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Steve Conwell is a co-founder of Final Ascent, a mid-market M&A advisory firm specializing in exit planning and succession strategies.

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The Intersection of Emerging Trends in M&A/ Private Equity and Reps & Warranty Insurance: The Road Remains Bumpy For Dealmakers

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 1, 2023

The trio explore current instabilities in the market with respect to deal flow, valuation issues, and emerging risks.

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Robinhood acquires credit card startup X1 for $95M

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 22, 2023

The company announced its most recent raise of $15 million in December, when it also touted a 50% boost in its valuation. The company announced its most recent raise of $15 million in December, when it also touted a 50% boost in its valuation. For example, Petal raised $140 million in 2022 at an $800 million valuation.

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Cyera acquires Trail Security for $162M; Cyera is now raising at a $3B valuation

TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

-based cybersecurity unicorn that uses artificial intelligence to build what’s known as data security posture management — a full assessment and picture of where a customers’ data has been created, where it is stored, and how it is used — has been on a growth tear in the last year, picking up […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Razor and Perch merge, raise $100M on a $1.7B valuation as more roll-ups consolidate

TechCrunch: M&A

MARCH 4, 2024

Just days after the bankruptcy of Thrasio, two other significant players in the world of e-commerce aggregators are merging and raising some extra money to shore up their business and double down on a model it still believes has teeth. Berlin’s Razor Group has acquired U.S.-based All rights reserved.

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PE firm PartnerOne paid $28M for HeadSpin, a fraction of its $1.1B valuation set by ICONIQ and Dell Technologies Capital

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 18, 2024

Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch. The fire sale was reported by TechCrunch last week.

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Micro M&A Strategies To Grow Your Business: 4 Strategies - Mushfiq Sarker

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Micro M&A Strategies To Grow Your Business: 4 Strategies Bio: Mushfiq is a prolific investor who buys, grows, and sells online businesses, and specializes in content websites. He manages WebAcquisition.com , an M&A company that provides due diligence, growth strategies, mergers, and more services for acquisition entrepreneurs.

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GLI - Mergers & Acquisitions 2023 - 12th Edition

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 12, 2023

Overview - The year 2022 started strong but proved to be a mixed year for M&A in what could be described as a return to earth after the record-setting year that was 2021. M&A market alone exceeded $2 trillion in 2021 – a staggering figure that crushed (by nearly 30%) the then-existing record established in 2015.

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Sun Acquisitions Announces Three Successful Buy-Side Campaign Client Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 2, 2022

Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the closing of three Buy-Side campaigns in the last two months including an industrial pumps distributor, specialty electronics distributor, and a waste management firm. Sun Acquisitions’ clients were both private and publicly held companies which acquired domestic and international targets.

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Altus Group Terminates Proposed Acquisition of Situs Group’s Commercial Real Estate Valuation Services Business

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 17, 2024

Transaction unlikely to receive regulatory approval in a timely manner; Altus Group maintains focus on organic strategy to enhance consistency and transparency of valuations within the CRE industry Transaction unlikely to receive regulatory approval in a timely manner; Altus Group maintains focus on organic strategy to enhance consistency and transparency (..)

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After $43B valuation, Databricks acquires data replication startup Arcion for $100M

M&A is back and the enterprise is hot

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The 3rd Fintech Epoch: Europe’s first-movers drive M&A amid tightened purse strings

How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B acquisition offer: Read the CEO’s note to employees

AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux

How SBA's Proposed Size, Status Recertifications Rule Could Impact Small Business M&A

Permira completes Squarespace acquisition after upping bid to $7.2B

M&A in the Age of Digital Transformation: A Catalyst for Growth

M&A Blog #24 - Merger Relative Valuation

M&A in the Digital Age: How Tech is Supercharging Dealmaking

Investing in or Acquiring a Digital Assets Business? Watch Where You Step – Maximizing Value and Managing Risk in Digital Assets M&A (Part 1)

Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED

Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

MergersCorp M&A International Secures Official M&A Sell Side Mandate for Renowned Italian Serie A Soccer Club

PODCAST REVIEW: M&A Science: How PE Should Support Portfolio Company Acquisitions | Barak Routhenstein w/ Kison Patel

Sun Acquisitions welcomes Mike Walton as a Senior M&A Advisor

KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

Sun Acquisitions welcomes Ken Cisneros as a Senior M&A Advisor

Who Are the Best M&A Advisors for Tech Companies?

Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

M&A for Entrepreneurs: Leverage Acquisitions to Scale Your Business Faster with Dominic Wells

How to Maximize the Valuation of Your IT Company with Tim Mueller

Who are the best M&A advisors for tech companies?

7 Key Takeaways from the Transaction Advisors Institute M&A Conference in San Francisco

IT Solutions Providers Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Update Q4 2024 and 2025 Outlook

Financial Metrics in M&A Transactions: Evaluating Valuation Metrics, Pricing, and Potential Returns

4 Keys for Successful M&A Due Diligence

3 Tips to Maximize Your Business Valuation

Conditional Payment (Earn-Out)

The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success

Navigating Business Success: Insights from Entrepreneur and M&A Expert Richard Tunnah

Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell

The Intersection of Emerging Trends in M&A/ Private Equity and Reps & Warranty Insurance: The Road Remains Bumpy For Dealmakers

Robinhood acquires credit card startup X1 for $95M

Cyera acquires Trail Security for $162M; Cyera is now raising at a $3B valuation

Razor and Perch merge, raise $100M on a $1.7B valuation as more roll-ups consolidate

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