We are here to add value during each stage of the lifecycle, which we have demonstrated successfully with our diverse range of clients from scale-ups to industry leaders in the M&A software market.
Strategic options
The ample accessibility of capital allows for different ways to increase liquidity and the complexity of pursuing strategic options. With our industry knowledge, we are here to explore the market and help you with your strategy – whether that involves remaining independent, joining alliances, pursuing a merger or initiating an IPO.
M&A preparation and execution
When preparing an M&A deal, we ascertain the assets essential to the economic rationale of the deal. We also anticipate potential risks that may jeopardise value creation and advise you on go/no-go decisions or remedial actions.
In software deals, diligence processes are typically focused on intellectual property ownership and key personnel. A target company’s technology is one of its key assets. Reviewing in detail the target company’s intellectual property position is therefore a vital part of the transactions’ due diligence phase. This includes determining which persons were involved in the development (founders, employees and external developers) and analysing the intellectual property arrangements with such parties. In addition, the use of open source (where appropriate by conducting an external open source review) and third-party licenses as part of the company’s technology should be mapped out.
Tech players face challenges on social responsibility and in a complex regulatory landscape. When pursuing M&A deals, we support our clients in navigating through these fields with our highly specialised privacy, regulatory and anti-trust teams.
Post-completion value creation
In times when demand is high and prices of software assets and capabilities are soaring, companies are increasingly pressured into creating value when acquiring assets. The assets need to perform and respond according to a demanding business case, which in isolation can be challenging.
We assist our clients in delivering the promised valuation following an M&A deal. We benefit from the knowledge of the asset during our diligence process and the best market practices available to the teams as we support our clients in the post-merger integration.
