CEOs that sold in 2023—What advice do they have for founders and CEOs? Whether you’ve had an exit plan in mind from the start or you’re fielding unsolicited offers from potential acquirers, the more information you have about the M&A process, the better. This month, hear from CEOs and founders who sold their Tech companies in 2023. We’re excited to host Scot Cocanour (Promium), Brian Sweat (Alterity) and Barry Larson (TrustyOx) on our annual Sellers webcast next Thursday. -What surprised them about the M&A process? -Advice for other CEOs looking at exiting -What would they do different ..read more

Financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash to spend, aggressive deal teams and actively acquisitive portfolio companies, all technology company owners and executives must understand the role of Private Equity in today's M&A landscape. Join us for part two of Corum's Annual Tech M&A Report; we've invited a panel of the world's leading Private Equity firms to weigh in on Corum's 2024 Top 10 Disruptive Tech Trends.  Private Equity guests include: -Cheryl Strom, The Riverside Company -Tara Zahiri, Mainsail Partners -Steve Ressler, Brydon Group -C.J ..read more

Our most popular event of the year, Corum’s dealmakers and research team look back at 2023 M&A activity and ahead to the coming year. 2024 promises to eclipse the records set in 2023 deal volume and valuations. Which tech trends will drive deals in 2024? In this webcast, learn more about how you should prepare for your company’s growth and exit strategy. Our hour-long Global Tech M&A Report will include:   •  Insight from our luminary panel: Salesforce, Cicso, Accenture   •  M&A market predictions for 2024   •  2023 M&A scorecard   •  The ..read more

Don’t miss our final Tech M&A Monthly podcast of 2023! Are you still trying to decide whether you should raise additional funds or look at M&A for growth? What if you could look at both options simultaneously?  Join us on December 14 for our Tech M&A Monthly webcast for a discussion about “The Rebirth of Recapitalizations” and how this can be the perfect answer to your raise or merge deliberation. We’ll also cover: -CEO Report: Suicide Valuations -Buyers Corner: Tips for New Buyers -December Tech M&A Research Report ..read more

Over half of all M&A deals fail to meet expectations because of improper planning and execution. This results not only in financial losses, but can also damage employee morale, corporate culture and brand reputation. Join us on November 9th for Corum’s Tech M&A Monthly, “Tips for Successful Post-Merger Integration” where we’ll share advice on how to avoid post-merger pitfalls.   The webcast will cover: November’s Tech M&A Research Report (key deals, trends and current valuations) Buyers Corner: Best Practices for NDAs Special Report: Tips for Successful Post-Merger Integ ..read more

Tech continues to be a bright spot in M&A. The number of Tech M&A transactions at the close of Q3 2023 is ahead of last year. Which sectors are getting the highest valuations? What kinds of companies are acquirers after? Which disruptive technology trends are driving deals in your sector?   Our special report this month is “Going Back to Market.” Have you tried to sell your company and it didn’t work? Wrong advisor, the buyer walked away, suboptimal offers? The M&A journey is not always a straight line from start to success, but the opportunity to take what you’ve learned to i ..read more

Beware of M&A perfection. Are you hesitating to pursue an exit because you're waiting until your company is "perfect?" Waiting until the company is the right size, the new product is launched, or your next big contract signed?  In this Tech M&A Monthly webcast, we'll debunk two common myths that prevent tech CEOs from pursuing an exit and missing their window of opportunity.   Webcast Agenda: - CEO Corner: Your Baby's Not Ugly! - Special Report: Beware of M&A Perfection - Buyers Corner: "Rollover Equity" - Review of notable tech transactions in the last month ..read more

In this insightful report, dive deep into the potential and pitfalls of using generative AI, or chatbots, in tech M&A. While the advancements of AI are impressive, relying solely on them for selling your software or IT company can be a mistake. Discover the six major concerns associated with AI tech in M&A, from outdated data to security issues. Learn why human professionals still play an indispensable role in ensuring the best outcome for your business transactions. Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate this evolving landscape ..read more

Generative AI is a rapidly advancing technology that can automate many tasks and greatly boost productivity, but also brings risks like job disruption that require thoughtful policies. Major tech firms are developing powerful models like GPT-4 that will soon exceed human abilities in many areas, so business leaders need to understand the technology's potential and pitfalls as they look to implement it in their organizations. Though generative AI's emergence has been relatively recent, its capabilities are advancing extremely quickly and will profoundly impact society and the economy in the nex ..read more

Are you trying to determine whether your next step is to raise capital to fund growth and assure a sufficient runway or to look at an M&A strategy? Join us on August 10th as we discuss this important question. Plus, Corum CEO, Bruce Milne will share his insight into the most difficult word in M&A…No.   Webcast Agenda: CEO Corner: Just Say No  Special Report: Navigating Growth – M&A Exits vs. Raising Capital Monthly Tech M&A research report Review of key tech transactions M&A trends and valuation metrics ------------------------------------------------- Corum's T ..read more