The software sector saw a record number of $100M+ funding rounds and a massive increase in M&A volume led by a few large deals: IBM acquisition of Red Hat ($33.4B), SAP acquisition of Qualtrics ($8B) and Adobe acquisition of Marketo ($4.75B)
Sector Report: Software January 2019
Interested in receiving insights directly in your inbox? Subscribe
Related Insights
Market Update: U.S. PropTech Q1 2021
Q1 2021 was the most active quarter in growth capital and M&A activity in the Proptech market since GCA began tracking the space in 2017
Let the Good Times Roll! -Recap of Q4 2020
2020 has proven to be a very active year in digital audio with tremendous value creation – DSPs up 42% and Publishers up 32% -- with an
acceleration in M&A-led consolidation continuing into 2021
Sector Report: Software Q4 2020
In Q4 2020, M&A deal activity and overall M&A deal value continued its aggressive growth, and private financing activity grew at an accelerating pace. Investors continue to show a strong desire for software business models amidst greater cloud adoption and remote work environments, evidenced by another quarter of favorable performances in public markets
GCA Advisors, LLC is the US entity of GCA, a global investment bank that provides strategic M&A and capital markets advisory services to growth companies and market leaders. The firm offers worldwide coverage with over 500 professionals in 25 locations across America, Asia and Europe. Built by the people that run the business, GCA is a firm of experts who focus on deals that require commitment, original perspective, skill and exceptional networks. For more information, visit gcaglobal.com.
San Francisco | New York | Birmingham | Frankfurt | Fukuoka | Ho Chi Minh City | Kyoto | Lausanne | Leeds | London | Manchester | Milan | Mumbai | Munich | Nagoya | New Delhi | Osaka | Paris | Shanghai | Singapore | Stockholm | Taipei | Tel Aviv | Tokyo | Zurich
SECTORS
Technology | Digital Media and Media | Financial Technology and Services | Consumer, Retail, E-commerce and Leisure | Industrials and Industrial Technology | Healthcare | Business Services
© GCA Corporation. All rights reserved. GCA is a trade name for GCA Corporation and its subsidiaries and other affiliates which include, among others: GCA Advisors, LLC, GCA Altium Limited, GCA Altium KB, GCA China Co.,Ltd., GCA Singapore Private Limited and GCA India Investment Advisers Pvt. Ltd. Brokerage services in the United States provided by GCA Advisors, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC. Brokerage services in the U.K. and Europe provided by GCA Altium, authorized and regulated by the U.K. FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY.
GCA's logo is a trademark of GCA Savvian, LLC. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners and GCA disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. For more information regarding any GCA transactions, please contact us.
San Francisco | New York | Birmingham | Frankfurt | Fukuoka | Ho Chi Minh City | Kyoto | Lausanne | Leeds | London | Manchester | Milan | Mumbai | Munich | Nagoya | New Delhi | Osaka | Paris | Shanghai | Singapore | Stockholm | Taipei | Tel Aviv | Tokyo | Zurich
SECTORS
Technology | Digital Media and Media | Financial Technology and Services | Consumer, Retail, E-commerce and Leisure | Industrials and Industrial Technology | Healthcare | Business Services
© GCA Corporation. All rights reserved. GCA is a trade name for GCA Corporation and its subsidiaries and other affiliates which include, among others: GCA Advisors, LLC, GCA Altium Limited, GCA Altium KB, GCA China Co.,Ltd., GCA Singapore Private Limited and GCA India Investment Advisers Pvt. Ltd. Brokerage services in the United States provided by GCA Advisors, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC. Brokerage services in the U.K. and Europe provided by GCA Altium, authorized and regulated by the U.K. FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY.
GCA's logo is a trademark of GCA Savvian, LLC. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners and GCA disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. For more information regarding any GCA transactions, please contact us.