While other sectors saw significant declines during the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the tech sector continued to thrive, especially in industries that supported remote work, telehealth, and an improved supply chain. If you’re considering selling your business, you might be looking at a valuation that...
In the rapidly changing tech world, a lucrative M&A deal is the dream of many business owners, especially those with innovative startups. The goal is to start the business, grow the business, get enough publicity to get investors, and then either go public or cash...
Cybersecurity has led an M&A bonanza in tech for several years, but 2021 brought a new bonanza in this hot sector. 451 research reports that during the first three quarters, there were 151 cybersecurity deals. The figure for 2020 was 94, with 88 in 2019...
The law firm Morrison and Foerster recently released its annual Tech M&A Market Survey. It shows a bullish outlook for 2022, with activity slated to grow even beyond the record-setting M&A bonanza of 2021. The report draws on survey data from market participants, and helps...
The tech world is witnessing a bonanza of mergers and acquisitions. These activities can generate significant value, and a lucrative sale is the dream of most startup founders. But not all mergers are successful. Some mergers waste time, money, and energy. Here are seven signs...
It’s every founder’s dream: build something amazing, then cash out and move onto the next chapter. But successful tech startup exits don’t just happen. They require planning, ingenuity, and a bit of luck. For most tech companies, exit planning comes down to a choice between...
It’s the dream of just about every budding tech entrepreneur: build the business, gain a loyal following, make a valuable brand, then cash out. But merely desiring this outcome doesn’t necessarily mean it will ever be a reality. Exit planning begins from the day you...
At the beginning of 2020, everything pointed to a boom in tech M&A. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The predicted catastrophes never occurred, and tech companies mostly remained well-positioned and thriving, especially those that offered remote services. But the pandemic did briefly slow down M&A—both...
The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic brought many deals to a screeching halt, and dragged many companies to their knees. Tech was a rare exception. A steady flow of deals remained consistent. Last year’s global tech M&A deals totaled $634 billion, marking a 91.8% increase...
Those who follow the industry know that M&A in A&D has been soaring for the past decade. And though things temporarily slowed thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, things are yet again looking up. A&D is highly complex, though, demanding a significant investment from buyers and...