Software Equity Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Given geopolitical instability, high interest rates, and the perception that B2B SaaS valuation multiples are declining, it is no great surprise that many founders interested in pursuing a transaction are considering delaying a liquidity event. Continue reading to learn more about what is driving today’s B2B SaaS valuation multiples.

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 7, 2022

has published its latest Healthcare IT M&A Update for Q3 2022. The report covers the latest mergers and acquisitions trends and valuations for the industry sector. To summarize, the Healthcare IT M&A market was still active even though the economic market and stock market were volatile.

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

has published its latest M&A report on the Technology Services industry. Highlights of public valuation multiples include: The report covers public and private companies including public valuation tables for each subsector. February 16, 2023 – Solganick & Co.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 14, 2023

has published its latest M&A Market Update on the Technology Services industry sector. Here are the highlights of the report: Transaction volume and valuation multiples for technology services companies has remained solid during the first half of 2023, continuing to exceed pre-pandemic levels in aggregate. Solganick & Co.

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Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Since the dramatic uptick in interest rates last year, a number of articles appeared in the press arguing that the insurance brokerage M&A market would slow due to higher interest rates. The full article can be downloaded here. This prediction that the market would slow was simply incorrect.

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 12, 2024

Report: Artificial Intelligence in a Growing M&A Landscape, 1H 2024 July 12, 2024 – Solganick has published its latest M&A update on the artificial intelligence industry sector as of 1H 2024. It will be a buyer’s “techquisition” market as valuations face pressure.

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Solganick & Co.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

has published its latest Healthcare IT M&A Update for Q2 2022. You can download the full report here: Solganick HCIT Q2 2022 M&A transactions have remained active in the healthcare IT sector in Q2 2022. September 30, 2022 – Manhattan Beach, CA and Dallas, TX – Solganick & Co. Consumer Health 3.7x

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Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 21, 2024

August 20, 2024 – Solganick has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) update on AWS Services Consulting Partners. For more information or to inquire about an M&A transaction, please contact us. billion in revenue during Q2 2024, representing a 19% year-over-year increase.

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Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

has published its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) update on the Cloud Computing sector. It covers relavant M&A transactions within the cloud partner ecosystem including AWS Cloud, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Intelligent Cloud/Azure (and others). November 6, 2023 – Solganick & Co.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, which joins our ongoing coverage of the Food & Beverage industry, we introduce an overview of M&A activity in food distribution with a focus on fresh food. M&A activity flourishes in large industries undergoing growth and stress, making food distribution ripe for dealmaking. What’s Ahead?

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 While average valuations in the U.S.

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Trout CPA: M&A

JANUARY 7, 2022

Download the PDF Version By W. Michael Wolfe, CPA/ABV, CVA, Valuation Services Partner at Trout CPA Pandemic Impact on M&A We can now appreciate the normalcy that existed at the end of 2019. In the midst of this uncertainty, companies continued to want to engage in M&A.

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Devensoft

JUNE 6, 2023

Pursuing an M&A deal is a major decision for any business, one that comes with a unique set of both risks and rewards. It’s crucial that you conduct a thorough due diligence process before entering an M&A deal. This due diligence questionnaire will explain how you can adequately vet potential M&A deals.

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Software Equity Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

SEG’s 2023 Annual SaaS Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the public SaaS market’s performance and M&A activity in the software industry. Our report provides context for private companies to better understand factors influencing their valuations and evaluate how they can position themselves within a changing marketplace.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 13, 2023

While median EV/Revenue multiples declined from 4Q20–1Q22, they still outperformed the median public market multiple, and SaaS M&A deal volume jumped to a new record. Following are some highlights of SaaS M&A deal activity over 2022. For a more in-depth look at our research, download SEG’s Annual 2023 SaaS Report.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In our Second Half 2023 report, we summarize 73 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs in public company valuations. DOWNLOAD THIS REPORT

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 2, 2024

December 2, 2024 – Solganick has published an update M&A report on Amazon Web Services (AWS) consulting services partners. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies. The business unit generated $27.5

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Software Equity Group

APRIL 24, 2024

SaaS, of course, plays a central role in these efforts, driving a heightened level of M&A activity in the software space. M&A Overview: The Quest for Industry 4.0 After a gradual decline since the mid-20th century, the U.S. manufacturing and industrial sector is making a comeback. Now, signs of recovery are emerging.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

These characteristics, coupled with bakery manufacturers’ ability to continually innovate and adapt to consumer trends, have attracted investors and boosted M&A activity in recent years. It’s no surprise that bakery is one of the food industry’s most dependable performers. The bakery category is also incredibly resilient.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 24, 2024

In our First Half 2024 report, we summarize 125 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs in public company valuations.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 24, 2024

In our First Half 2024 report, we summarize 125 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs in public company valuations.

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Devensoft

JUNE 13, 2023

Preparing for Post-Merger Integration or Divestiture In this chapter, we will discuss the steps that need to be taken before embarking on an M&A integration or divestiture transaction. Download the full article as a PDF. Don’t have time to read the full article? Get a copy to-go.

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Not only did the groups do completely different things (RX/bankruptcy vs. tech M&A), but even the deal processes ran differently. Given that we were mainly doing sell-sides at the EB, a lot of the analysis work was valuation as well as positioning the company and helping the management team with the presentations.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 20, 2024

2Q 2024 M&A Report : The second quarter brought a slight uptick in Food & Beverage deal volume, offering a positive signal as M&A markets recover from the declines observed in 2023. Deals valued at less than $100 million all saw increases in average valuation, as did deals valued between $250 million and $500 million.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 2, 2023

In our First Half 2023 report, we summarize 140 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs in public company valuations.

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Software Equity Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The software M&A market is like a living and breathing organism: constantly evolving, adapting, and reacting to the world around it. This is especially true in recent years, with COVID driving historic SaaS adoption and the monetary and fiscal policy that followed, creating a unique M&A dynamic. Why is this?

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PCO M&A Specialists

MARCH 8, 2021

In this educational webcast Andrew de la Chapelle, Senior Strategic M&A Consultant and Dan Gordon, Founder of PCO M&A Specialists have a detailed and highly entertaining conversation to help demystify what is required for business owners to maximize their hard work.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Currently, inflation in the U.S. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 3, 2024

In the Food and Beverage sector, the M&A scene kicked off the year with promise, marked by a steady stream of transactions, including several significant ones. Notably, completed deals in the fourth quarter boasted valuations averaging 7.5x Notably, completed deals in the fourth quarter boasted valuations averaging 7.5x

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Solganick & Co.

OCTOBER 15, 2024

October 16, 2024 – Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has published its latest M&A update on the Cybersecurity industry sector. It covers the latest mergers and acquisitions deal announcements, valuations, public company data, and other trends announced in Q3 2024.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 16, 2024

This is well below levels that we saw in 2023, which itself had an unusually low amount of M&A activity. Number of Transactions $ Value of Transactions in Millions ANNOUNCED TRANSACTIONS (4/1/24 – 6/30/24) M&A TRANSACTIONS WITH ANNOUNCED MULTIPLES (7/1/23 – 6/30/24) DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In this final segment we examine the risks photonics companies run by not seriously considering exiting now when buyers are able and willing to pay premium prices and valuations. DOWNLOAD THE FULL ARTICLE. If not, then it is time for some deep and honest reflection.

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Solganick & Co.

JULY 6, 2023

It covers the latest funding and M&A transactions as well as a macro analysis and viewpoint of the sector. Here is a brief summary of the report: The demand for artificial intelligence has boosted the technology sector over the last 12+ months and will continue to support strong growth in jobs, capital, and M&A activity.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

FOCUS is a leading national M&A firm for the lower middle market. High interest rates continue to have a dampening effect on M&A values where significant third-party financing is used. Marginal M&A deals continue to have trouble gaining financing because of this and tougher credit approvals.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Given today’s highly competitive M&A market environment, Corporate Development leaders are being tasked with an increasingly challenging set of requirements: Close the right deals faster ; Identify and mitigate more potential risks through better due diligence; and, Integrate with maximum value-capture. Download Detailed Agenda.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Given today’s highly competitive M&A market environment, Corporate Development leaders are being tasked with an increasingly challenging set of requirements: Close the right deals faster ; Identify and mitigate more potential risks through better due diligence; and, Integrate with maximum value-capture. Download Detailed Agenda.

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