• 2024 Q1 IT Services Market Report

    The technology services M&A market in 2023 faced challenges amid economic uncertainties, leading to a 21% drop in deal volume from 2022. However, the demand for digital transformation remained strong, particularly in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI, driving acquisitions. Private equity played a significant role, adding competitive pressure and driving up valuations for companies with…

  • Q1 2023 Technology Services Market Report

    In 2022, the technology services M&A market had mixed results, with lower middle-market deal volume and valuations decreasing by 10-15% and 20-25%, respectively. However, downturns historically present attractive opportunities for strategic acquisitions, and compressed valuations may make many deals too good to pass up. In 2023, private equity firms are expected to be the primary…

  • 2022 Q4 Software M&A Market Update

    After a record-breaking performance in 2020 and 2021, the software M&A market is leveling off. Top of market valuation multiples of 10x to 12x ARR have all but faded, while deal volume in the tech sector appears to have softened by roughly 30%. Thank the economic slowdown. The rise of inflation has lowered prospects of…

  • Q3 2022 Manufacturing M&A Market Report

    Manufacturing M&A Market Report

    Over the past year, the federal government has passed legislation that will, directly and indirectly, affect manufacturing positively, and we believe it will be a supportive catalyst for further interest in US manufacturing deals. Download the full market report to gain insight into where Manufacturing M&A market is headed.

  • U.S. Solar M&A Market Report H1 2022

    Solar market report

    Down, Not Out M&A activity in the solar industry dipped 24% during the first two quarters of 2022. However, there are three reasons we believe the slowdown is a short-term phenomenon versus a more concerning long-term trend. Download the full market report to learn more.

  • Q3 2022 Technology Services M&A Market Report

    Heading into 2022, the market outlook for technology services M&A was initially strong, with businesses managing the shift to hybrid and in-person work environments and emerging technologies becoming more mainstream. However, the recent macroeconomic developments have dampened what were only months ago bullish expectations. Download the full report below to understand the outlook for M&A…

  • Q1 2022 Software M&A Market Report

    Reeling from the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, software M&A has proven resilient in the face of a renascent pandemic, market volatility, rising inflation, and continued disruption to global supply chains. After a record-breaking year for software M&A in 2021, optimism for another supercharged year remains, despite potential market headwinds and geopolitical turmoil. Download…

  • Q3 2021 Software M&A Market Report

    Software M&A Market Report Q3 2021 Cover Page

    The SaaS sector aced its first major test in 2020 this proving its resiliency. In the early months of the pandemic, M&A came to an unprecedented halt as the world shut down. However, by the second half of the year, the buyer confidence and deal-making soared to record highs, resulting in some of the largest…

  • 2021 Software Development and Digital Transformation M&A Market Report

    The $342B software development and digital transformation market is expected to grow by 15% + annually over the next several years. And subsequently, many companies are looking to capitalize on that growth via acquisitions making for a very active M&A market in this space. The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the urgency…

  • 2021 Technology Services M&A Market Report

    After Technology Services deal activity rose in 2019 reaching a ten-year high, the M&A market slowed in 2020, largely due to the global COVID-19 Pandemic. Heading into 2021, the global technology services market is expected to grow to over five trillion dollars, which represents a growth rate of 4.2% as the economy rebounds from the…