Next year is shaping up to be a very strong year for M&A activity in the Knowledge Economy. In order to assist your preparation for 2021, take a look at our M&A Preview, in which we discuss the following eight key trends:
- The adoption of digital is accelerating
- Emerging technologies are being commercialised rapidly
- There is a convergence across the sector and delivery models are blending
- Private equity participation in the knowledge economy is increasing
- Next-generation technology platforms are emerging
- Vertical software solutions are playing an increasing role
- Buyers are returning to nearshore locations for access to new skills
- Shareholders are aligning expectations and addressing structural risks
Equiteq is pleased to publish the results of our Financial Technologies & Services Industry Insights, following our announcement of advising ChoiceFS, a fintech firm focused on consumer deposit automation, on its sale to Raisin. The report reviews industry and M&A trends in the rapidly transforming fintech space. A broad range of technological innovations have disrupted the financial services industry in recent years. Fintech firms’ multiples have significantly expanded in the recent cycle, coupled with robust deal volumes and capital raises that drive strong valuation metrics for transactions in the space.