Macca’s deal transformed tech dynasty
Daniel Houden was at dinner in Las Vegas with his father in February 2020 when the onset of the Covid…
After the tech sell-off: Identifying the winners in a challenging market
Earlier this year we looked at how software valuations, having surged during the pandemic to a sector-wide peak of nearly…
Superloop acquires VostroNet for up to $50M
Improves standing in the tertiary student accommodation market. Superloop has ramped up its standing in the tertiary student accommodation market…
Looking Beyond Market Volatility: M&A Signposts Payments’ Long-Term Future
John Meehan, Partner at Arma Partners, talks about how payment providers may take their decisions under macroeconomic volatility. Having continued its…
Aussie Fintechs: M&A brewing but needs clearer logic as companies seek path to profitability
As easy capital dries up, Australian fintechs - once market darlings - are putting their focus firmly on profitability rather…
Spirit Technology Gets $21m For Fixed Wireless Towers
ASX-listed broadband play Spirit Technology will sell its wholesale fixed wireless assets to privately-owned Maret Group and use the capital…
Energy Analytics Biz Lacima Acquired By European Energy Exchange
Energy and commodities markets trading business Lacima has caught the eye of the European Energy Exchange (EEX), which is owned…
The TRA Channel Podcast: What’s the Opportunity with M&A?
This Tech Research Australia podcast features Latimer Partners' Hugh Richards and Mark Nesbitt discussing the key trends driving record levels…
Colinton Capital Partners Leads $20m Moneytech Raising
Australian private equity firm Colinton Capital Partners has led a $20 million capital raising for one of the country’s oldest…
Security ISV FirstWave Acquires MSP Software Vendor Opmantek
ASX-listed cybersecurity software vendor FirstWave has announced it has acquired managed services provider (MSP) software vendor Opmantek. Headquartered in the…
Post-COVID Economy Key Driver Of Next Australian Telco M&A Wave
Analysis 12:09 AEDT, 16 November 2021 Dynamics of a post-pandemic economy is set to drive the next wave of Australian…
One Deal Every 52 Hours As A/NZ Goes M&A Crazy
“This is simply an unstoppable force taking shape -- everyone, and I literally mean everyone, is talking to everyone.” The…
Tradie Marketplace Hipages Taps Into Property Management Platform
Online tradie marketplace Hipages has acquired a 25 per cent stake in property management platform Bricks + Agent as part…
FSG Buys Fellow Telco TasmaNet
The agreement struck between the two companies revolves around an initial consideration of around $13 million. Rural and regional telecommunications…
Ex AMP Capital Tech Boss’ Data Business Fetches $100m
Matrix IDM, which sells data management software to big fund managers and asset owners, has been snapped up by EQT-backed…
Tech Takeover
Australian tech market deals are forecast to surge, presenting great opportunities for start-ups. Despite the COVID pandemic, the past financial…
Introducing Pulse Check… a ‘short, sharp and strategic’ market update
Set for Thursday 25 November, this virtual session will provide need-to-know market information before the year end, housing independent and…
Garage startup powering Starbucks and Bakers Delight in $120m NZ sale
Australian tech company Task Software, which is behind the software powering sales at Guzman y Gomez, Starbucks and Bakers Delight,…
Market Announcement – Plexure and TASK to Merge
Plexure Group has entered into a binding, conditional agreement to acquire leading transaction platform provider TASK for A$120 million, to…
SEEK co-founder joins $6m funding round for hospitality tech platform Ordermentum
Ordering and payments platform Ordermentum has today announced a $6 million funding round led by SEEK co-founder Matt Rockman and…
MNF Group closes $31m direct biz sale to Vonex
MNF Group has finalised its deal with Vonex for the sale of part of the company’s direct business for $31…