Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
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Tequity helps software and technology companies to achieve their merger, acquisition, divestiture, and exit goals. We're an M&A firm in Toronto that specializes in merger and acquisition advisory work for technology companies across North America. Our work with technology companies includes Vertical and Horizontal Software firms, IT Services, Telecom, Internet and Digital Media.
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
4y ago
Now back a few weeks after NRF 2020 Vision, here are our thoughts and predictions on Retail Tech for the coming year. Customer Experience This was the dominant theme at the show this year. Aptos, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, JDA, Salesforce, and others all echoed this in their messaging throughout their booths. Retailers are working at ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
4y ago
The MSP Market has been undergoing a wave of consolidation. Large service providers have been acquiring smaller providers and a number of MSPs have merged. In the first five weeks of 2020 there have already been 66 M&A transactions with MSPs, VARs, and IT Services firms globally. Access our report on valuing MPSs in today’s ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
4y ago
Having Tequity as my advisors made a significant difference. They were great to work with throughout the process and really understood my objectives and what was important to me in a transaction. I am excited about the acquisition by Pluribus Technologies as I believe that the company has the marketing and sales expertise required to ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
5y ago
Each year, thousands of companies across North America get approached by a company or individual interested in acquiring them. These can include everything from strategic corporate buyers to financial buyers (private equity firms, search funds, consolidators, etc.) and individual investors. If someone approached you with an interest in buying your company, would you know what ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
5y ago
During the course of a week, we talk to a lot of founders and shareholders about their strategies, their objectives, and their thoughts on selling their companies. One common point of discussion is always around valuation. There are many lies that shareholders tell themselves on this topic. Perhaps lies is too strong a word ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
5y ago
Trying to manage the process and negotiate directly with a potential buyer when you have been approached puts you at a disadvantage in a number of ways. Public companies understand this – even though they often have strong internal resources to draw from – and never approach a transaction without an outside advisory firm. If ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
5y ago
This week the big news was McDonald’s acquisition of Dynamic Yield, the first ever acquisition the company has done in tech. Dynamic Yield’s software uses machine learning to make personalized recommendations via the web, mobile apps, and digital kiosks (think “drive thru” and now, ordering in-store as well). McDonalds is looking to personalize their customers ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
5y ago
We saw a big jump in the number of HR Tech transactions in 2018 and there have already been 30 transactions announced in Q1 2019. Since 2015, annual transaction volumes for HR Software companies has been fairly consistent. This changed dramatically last year when the total number of companies acquired in this market increased 55 ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
5y ago
Software Company technology transactions across all vertical and horizontal markets had a huge jump in 2018, resulting in market valuations that were the highest they have been since 2002. Increase in Deal Volume: 20% Increase in Deal Value: 202% It won’t simply be business as usual again this year, as you experience even more companies ..read more
Tequity - Tech M&A Advisory Firm
5y ago
2018 was a huge year in FinTech M&A. There were more 1,700 deals at just under $40B in value according to CB Insights. Adoption of new technologies, monitoring, and new regulations are all driving increased deal flow. Additionally, investors are pouring in record levels of funding. And so far in 2019 there have already been ..read more