in the key M&A markets across the US, Europe and Asia
Insights
In the US, the scale of the Biden administration’s announced public investment in the education system has secured ongoing headlines and continues to support investor appetite for the sector
Financial software had some of the largest financing deals in Q3 ‘21 led by the $1.1Bn financing of Chime, the $1.0B financing of FTX, and the $800MM financing of Revolut
Investment in the PropTech market continues to accelerate, and Q3 2021 saw continued strong momentum in growth capital investment and M&A activity in the category – 2021 remains on track to be a record year in the sector
The winning categories remain those consistent with the new normal of avoiding high “stranger volume”: private mobility, short term rental, camping, RV rental and outdoor activities
Significant M&A activity in Q2 includes acquisitions in the Financial Applications sector: Bill.com’s $2.5Bn acquisition of Divvy and Visa’s $2.1Bn acquisition of Tink
Investment into the PropTech market continues to accelerate, and 1H 2021 saw the most investment activity in the market since GCA began tracking the space in 2017
The momentum of change is unabated in every corner of the audio landscape as the industry continues its shift toward a digital re-platforming that will unlock tremendous value, driving the anticipated doubling of TAM from $27Bn to $52Bn in the next 10 years