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Cross-Border M&A: Focus on Tech Companies

Cross-Border M&A: Focus on Tech Companies from The Startup Garage

In today’s increasingly globalized society, so too are M&As occurring cross borders.    The top acquirers of U.S. tech companies span Europe, Asia and Canada.  Over 2200 private tech companies were acquired across the glove in 2012.

Top Acquirers

A deeper dive into cross-border M&A activity of US technology firms in 2012 shows Canada and the UK were the top acquirers. India, Japan and Germany round out the top 5.

The Startup Garage. TSG Enterprise.  Top acquirers of U.S. tech companies span Europe, Asia and Canada.

 

Cross-Border Activity

Nearly 50% of these cross-border tech M&As occurred in the internet sector followed by software which represented nearly 20% of deals globally.

The Startup Garage. TSG Enterprise.  Top acquirers of U.S. tech companies span Europe, Asia and Canada.

 

Regional Distribution

Lastly, the majority of cross-border M&A deals (32%) consisted on companies based in California, followed by New York at 12%.

The Startup Garage. TSG Enterprise.  Top acquirers of U.S. tech companies span Europe, Asia and Canada.

*Data and graphs courtest of CB Insights.

 

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