At some point, every CEO will consider acquiring another business, or seek external investors, or look to sell. Each situation is different, but in every case business-led tech advice is critical, and yet often neglected.
Our focus is to help make your business as attractive and valuable as possible – or to understand the real risks and implications of your planned acquisition.
For example, on the sell side, we may be involved months ahead to fix issues that a buyer will use to chip your business’s value. Or when it comes to the SPA, we advise on issues like GDPR, license, intellectual property, and data warranties.
Of course, lawyers are important, but without guidance from senior technical experts they may produce swathes of irrelevant and generic legalese (at no small expense!).
On the acquisition side, we often help assess a business during the early stages of a transaction – making sure the tech allows the buyer to hit the ground running or simply to kick the tyres on the integration plan.
Accountants, lawyers, or due-diligence experts may raise long lists of red-flags which don’t actually matter – in the SME or mid-market, any business will have weaknesses. In some cases, red flags are really opportunities for the buyer to make simple improvements and create value quickly.
These are just a few specific examples. For a more in-depth discussion on the role of IT and tech in M&A, we recommend our upcoming M&A and exit masterclass.
It’s sixty minutes with our panel of experts that will bring you a better understanding of how tech can make or break strategic exits and high-value deals.
M&A and exit masterclass. Watch the recording
We do understand these issues can be delicate for a CEO. Which is why your registration will remain private, and no identifying information will appear during the webinar.
You’re also welcome to contact us for a no-pressure chat, also in the strictest confidence.
Either way, wishing you a prosperous 2026.