Insights by Filip Drazdou

The global TIC industry, valued at more than $200 billion, underpins international trade by ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. It is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and rising sustainability demands.

How retirements, AI and private equity roll-ups are consolidating accounting firms, with indicative EBITDA multiples from 2x–4x for small practices to 7x–10x+ for scalable platforms.

The article analyzes the private equity landscape for IT companies in Europe over the past decade, using 3,915 deals from Mergermarket and public sources. It identifies trends, investor interests, and regional hotspots, while providing a list of the top eight most active private equity investors in the European IT sector, detailing their investment criteria and geographic focus.

A Go-To Guide for software founders on understanding global private equity players and the potential advantages of selling to a PE buyer.

Seeking growth capital, eyeing a software exit, or exploring Europe’s private equity scene? This article is your go-to guide!

For founders and investors alike, insight into SaaS M&A landscape and trends fosters success.