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Encouraging start to 2024 with M&A deal volume up and driven by large deals in Tech and Energy in particular. Although PE activity still down.

William Blair’s European Technology team has advised on 16 signed or closed deals this year—highlighting its strong cross-border capabilities and domain expertise as it continues to deliver remarkable results for clients. The transaction activity spans diverse end-markets, geographies, and investor types. Amid improving market conditions, William Blair's team has showcased deep sector relationships and extensive buy- and sell-side M&A experience. Select Recent European Technology Transactions:

Martec pounding the pavement and meeting with some of our great PE clients at ACG! Reach out to Josh Emington if you would like to discuss how Martec can support your commercial diligence or portco consulting needs!

The role of the CTO is constantly evolving, and the industry is finally realizing that this position is critical as a strategic connector between teams, tech and clients in a hybrid world. Jaclyn (Klabunde) Stanton, F2 Strategy will be joined on stage at Wealth Management EDGE this afternoon to discuss: The Industry’s Not So Secret Weapon: How CTOs are Leading the Digital Charge at Buy-Side Firms Jaci will moderate what promises to be an informative conversation about actionable and strategic initiatives that are setting their firms apart between Vibhaw Arya, Shufro Rose Leslie Dentinger, Dynasty Financial Partners and, Jon Meyer, CAPTRUST

PitchBook's 2023 Global M&A Report has just been released. Worldwide M&A deal value reached $3 trillion in 2023, marking it the second-weakest year in a decade. However, other metrics imply the worst may be behind us, according to our 2023 Annual Global M&A Report, sponsored by Liberty GTS. The total estimated M&A deal count was 40,200—the third highest on record. Additionally, the Federal Reserve’s pivot to interest-rate cuts raises optimism for an upcoming recovery in the deal market. Lastly, public multiples have sprinted ahead of private multiples, setting the stage for a catch-up move.

Next week, Matthew Norris, Director of Real Estate Securities, and some of the Gravis team will be in Jersey to present at the Investment Week Fund Selector Focus: Channel Islands. Matt will be presenting on 'Concrete and cables: The foundations of our digital future', where he will be exploring the opportunities for predictable long-term growth income that can be found by investing in companies which own the physical infrastructure assets, vital to the transition to a digital world. You can learn more about the strategy and the different sub-sectors, including data centres, communication towers, logistics assets, and networks, here: https://lnkd.in/ecg2mJ-b We look forward to seeing all attendees there! Cameron Gardner | Jacob Kett | #DigitalInfrastructure #Digitalisation (Professional investors only. Capital at risk. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.)

Our 2023 Annual Global M&A Report is now live! The global M&A market closed or announced a little over $3 trillion of deal value, marking the second weakest year in a decade. But the good news is that the rate of decline has slowed, suggesting that the worst may be behind us. PitchBook’s proprietary estimate of late reporting deals puts 2023’s deal count as the third highest total on record.

Exploring signs of revival for M&A dealmaking Worldwide M&A deal value reached $3 trillion in 2023, marking it the second-weakest year in a decade. However, other metrics imply the worst may be behind us, according to this 2023 Annual Global M&A Report. The total estimated M&A deal count was 37,300—the third highest on record. Additionally, the Federal Reserve's pivot to interest-rate cuts raises optimism for an upcoming recovery in the deal market. Lastly, public multiples have sprinted ahead of private multiples, setting the stage for a catch-up move.

Post Road Group, a private equity firm, and Bain Capital, a private equity firm, completed the investment in DC BLOX, a provider of interconnected data centers. Financial terms were not disclosed. “The financial support from our partners demonstrates confidence in our ability to satisfy the rapidly growing digital infrastructure needs of our customers. From our edge market data centers, Myrtle Beach cable landing station, regional fiber network, and multiple 150MW+ hyperscale campuses, DC BLOX is building the digital infrastructure needed to drive future economic growth across the Southeast," Jeff Uphues, DC BLOX CEO. DC BLOX (led by Jeff Uphues) was advised by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (led by Gabriel C. de Paula e Silva) and iMiller Public Relations (iMPR). Bain Capital was advised by Stanton (led by Scott Lessne). Submit your deals here: https://lnkd.in/djcRGezn #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Technology

Are we in the early stages of a UK equity market renaissance? Join Matthew Tillett, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton UK Focus Fund and UK Value Opportunities Fund, as he discusses how the team exploit opportunities in the UK market, portfolio shifts and recent activity in equity markets. For investment professionals only. Capital at risk. #ukequities #investing #value #Dublinfunds