Cross-Border M&A: Focus on Tech Companies

Cross-Border M&A: Focus on Tech Companies from The Startup Garage
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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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I work with entrepreneurs who are looking to attract investment and get out of the "Garage". I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs start companies that matter. I helped launch over 100 Companies, Non-Profits and Social Enterprises. I consider myself a serial entrepreneur, startup coach & trusted advisor. * Launching New Companies (For Profit, Non-Profit and Social Enterprise) * Expert Business Plan Writer * Extensive Network of Business Relationships focused on Launch & Rapid Growth of New Companies * Startup, Growth, Marketing, Technology, Web, Business Systems * Trusted Advisor to CEO’s & Entrepreneurs * Capital Raising Strategy Development * Startup Team Development The first company I started and sold is VAVi Sport & Social Club which grew to over 25,000 members in six years, was recognized as San Diego’s 30th fastest growing private company in 2006 by the San Diego Business Journal and 32nd fastest in 2007, and sold for over 25X the capital investment.