In an increasingly interconnected world, partnerships between established corporations and start-ups are becoming crucial drivers of innovation. In our last newsletter, we explored the relevance of models like "venture clienting." This time, we dive deeper into other strategies to support start-ups effectively. By leveraging incubators, accelerators, minority investments, or joint ventures, companies of all sizes can unlock innovation potential and create value together.

In October 2024, 69 tech M&A transactions took place in the DACH region, with a total published volume of EUR 4,477 million. This total resulted from only six individual transactions, while the amounts of the other transactions were not publicly disclosed. One of the most significant transactions was the sale of Vitesco to Schaeffler.

How can we better combine the fresh ideas of start-ups with the experience and resources of established companies - especially German SMEs? When these two worlds work together effectively, it can be a real "superpower" for Germany's future.

Between August and September 2024, 102 tech M&A transactions took place in the DACH region, with a total published volume of EUR 1.148 million. This total resulted from only five individual transactions, while the amounts of the other transactions were not publicly disclosed. One of the most significant transactions was the sale of TimeButler to SaaS.group.​

Software and data are the modern shovels and tools of the gold rush, or rather the digitalization rush. No industry, no functional area can do without the optimization potential offered by digital helpers. At the same time, the demands on software providers are increasing: maximum performance, maximum security, end-to-end data permeability, optimal UX, AI-supported co-pilots, flexible billing models, location-independent availability - to name just the most important ones.

Software and data are the modern shovels and tools of the gold rush, or rather the digitalization rush. No industry, no functional area can do without the optimization potential offered by digital helpers. At the same time, the demands on software providers are increasing: maximum performance, maximum security, end-to-end data permeability, optimal UX, AI-supported co-pilots, flexible billing models, location-independent availability - to name just the most important ones.

In July 2024, 71 tech M&A transactions took place in the DACH region, with a total published volume of EUR 2,988 million. This total resulted from seven individual transactions, while the amounts of the other transactions were not publicly disclosed. One of the most significant transactions was the sale of Also Holding to Westcoast Group.​

atares, the digital M&A boutique for technology-driven companies, is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised Ingenics Group on its participation in the Series A financing of Tset Software GmbH.

PitchBook recently reported an exit backlog of 1.2 trillion dollars. This is the volume of Venture Capital that will be invested in the USA by the end of 2023 and will have to generate returns for investors through exits. However, this is no longer feasible even for the US capital market. In addition to the ability to absorb, companies often lack the ability to exit. Why? Both strategic buyers and financial investors expect mature companies. Dreams and visions are important, tangible realities are better. In our Top Story, we provide some tried-and-tested tips on how entrepreneurs can prepare for exit processes.