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Technology Predictions 2019
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
For the 12th consecutive year, GP Bullhound’s Technology Predictions report predicts the top ten trends that we believe will define tech in the coming year.
Digital Commerce
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Software
Elbkind acquired by Reply Group
Building a full-service partner for digital leadership.
Digital Services
Germany/DACH
M&A
Acmeo acquired by Infinigate Group
Highly specialised cloud MSP expertise and software.
Germany/DACH
M&A
Software
Namics acquired by Merkle
The one-stop shop for strategy, innovation, creativity and technical implementation.
Digital Services
Germany/DACH
M&A
UK/Ireland
IT SONIX & XPURE Acquired by Data Respons
Custom software from IoT to mobile and embedded applications.
Germany/DACH
M&A
Nordics/Baltics
Software
Global Software Market Perspectives - Q3 2018
Quarterly insights into SaaS.
Global
Insights
Software
Global Software Market Perspectives – Q2 2018
Quarterly insights into SaaS.
Global
Insights
Software
Titans of Tech 2018
European Tech Comes of Age.
In its latest report, Titans of Tech: European Tech Comes of Age, GP Bullhound analyses for the fifth consecutive year the growth of Europe’s leading tech businesses, and indicates that several key players within its ecosystem demonstrate the strength and velocity to soon reach ‘titan’ status – a valuation of over $50 billion.
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Token frenzy
The fuel of the blockchain.
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) were used to raise $4bn for blockchain companies in 2017 – five times more than traditional VC funding and 47 times greater than the $85m raised through ICOs in 2016 – according to research released today by GP Bullhound.
Fintech
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MBO & recapitalisation of Magix by capiton
The global independent provider of video and music editing software.
Digital Media
Germany/DACH
M&A
Software
GP Bullhound invests in Signavio
Setting the new standard for business wisdom.
Germany/DACH
GP Bullhound Fund IV
Investments
Software
Global Software Market Perspectives Q1 2018
Quarterly Insights into SaaS.
Global
Insights
Software
Top Technology Predictions 2018
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2018.
For the 11th consecutive year, as technology continues to disrupt industries around the world, GP Bullhound’s Technology Predictions report analyses the sectors and innovations that will transform the digital economy, and predicts the top 10 trends that we believe will define tech in the new year.
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HPE Growth Capital invests in uberall
Converting near me searches into bricks and mortar store sales.
Germany/DACH
Placements
Software
83North invests in TIS
The cloud platform for managing corporate payments and cash flows.
Germany/DACH
Placements
Software
Global Software Market Perspectives Q3 2017
Quarterly insights into SaaS.
Global
Insights
Software
Europe’s Titans of Tech 2017
Which are Europe’s flagship tech companies?
Which are Europe's flagship tech companies? How is Europe's cohort of billion-dollar businesses doing in current markets? Can European tech companies reach a $50bn valuation? What sets apart the most successful entrepreneurs?
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Fintech
Anything but alternative.
The research released today offers detailed analysis of global investment data, as well as the companies, sectors, and regions that are driving the growth of the sector.
Fintech
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Global Software Market Perspectives H1 2017
Quarterly insights into SaaS.
Global
Insights
Software
RatePAY acquired by Advent International & Bain Capital
Payment solutions for B2B and B2C eCommerce.
Fintech
Germany/DACH
M&A
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H.I.G. Capital Europe invests in Infinigate
The European Value Added Distributor with sole focus on IT security solutions.
Germany/DACH
Placements
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Top Technology Predictions 2017
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2017.
“For the tenth year running, it’s again a pleasure to present the ten trends that we believe will shape the technology industry in 2017. As always, this is a collective effort of all the best, and sometime most radical, thinking from all of the professionals worldwide in both our advisory and investment organisations.” - Per Roman, Managing Partner.
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Fintech
Global
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Enterprise Software
Revolutionising the Modern Workplace.
The Enterprise Software market is expected to be worth USD 321bn by the end of 2016, growing at a CAGR of 6% over the next four years. The overall market is showing steady growth and new delivery models allow software challengers to compete with legacy vendors.
Global
Insights
Software
European Unicorns 2016
Is Europe’s stable of unicorns growing?
Is Europe’s stable of unicorns growing? How do Europe’s most successful tech companies compare against the US and Asian markets? Is London still the European home of the tech unicorn? Are unicorns making any money?
Digital Commerce
Digital Media
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Fintech
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Insights
Software
Media Partisans acquired by FUNKE Mediengruppe
Connecting the world through stories.
Digital Services
Germany/DACH
M&A
Sale of equity stake in InnoGames to MODERN TIMES GROUP
Worldwide publisher and developer of mobile and online games.
Digital Media
Germany/DACH
M&A
Nordics/Baltics
Software
Conrad Caine Acquired by Possible part of WPP
Helping global and local brands connect with consumers.
Digital Services
Germany/DACH
M&A
Top Technology Predictions 2016
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2016.
Digital Commerce
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
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Summit Partners invests €31m in Signavio
Setting the new standard for business wisdom.
Germany/DACH
Placements
Software
USA
Online Fashion Update 2015
Where is the smart money going?
Digital Commerce
Global
Insights
Digital Healthcare
Local Challenges, Global Opportunities.
Digital Commerce
Global
Insights
Software
ParStream acquired by Cisco
Enhancing industry-leading IoT analytics solutions.
Germany/DACH
M&A
Software
USA
European Unicorns 2015
European Unicorns – Do They Have Legs?
Digital Commerce
Digital Media
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Fintech
Global
Insights
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Glispa acquired by Market Tech Holdings
Accelerating m-commerce’s dominance in the online business model.
Digital Services
Germany/DACH
M&A
UK/Ireland
GP Bullhound invests in Auctionata
The online auction room for fine art.
Digital Commerce
Germany/DACH
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Top Technology Predictions 2015
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
Digital Commerce
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Software
PAYONE acquired by Deutscher Sparkassenverlag
A new challenger in the European payment services space.
Fintech
Germany/DACH
M&A
FLOWFACT acquired by ImmobilienScout24
Creating an industry-leading CRM system.
Germany/DACH
M&A
Software
Flyeralarm invests in Rukzuk
All-in-one web design, content management and hosting.
Germany/DACH
Placements
Software
Target Partners and Zobito invest in TIS
The cloud platform for managing corporate payments and cash flows.
Germany/DACH
Placements
Software
UK/Ireland
The New Mobile App Reality
The new era of app-driven mobile computing is a category-changer for the world.
Digital Services
Global
Insights
Can Europe Create Billion Dollar Tech Companies
What does it take to create a European unicorn?
Digital Commerce
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Software
Cambridge Technology Partners acquired by Atos
Bringing digital marketing expertise to the Consumer Goods, Luxury, Pharma and Financial Market sectors.
Germany/DACH
M&A
Software
Delivery Hero series F funding round
Fueling “the fast Amazon” to grow even faster.
Digital Commerce
Germany/DACH
Placements
USA
Top Technology Predictions 2014
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2014.
Digital Commerce
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Software
IT Sonix AG acquired by Enghouse Systems Limited
Enhancing a global provider of enterprise software solutions serving a variety of vertical markets.
Germany/DACH
M&A
Software
Real-Time Bidding in Online Advertising
The big bang of online advertising is taking place right now.
Digital Commerce
Digital Services
Global
Insights
The Connected Car 2013
At the seat of cutting edge innovation in the technology sector.
Global
Insights
Software
Big Data Analytics
Extracting insights from exabytes.
Global
Insights
Software
European Media Holding AG sold shares in Tiendo
The new road for tyres.
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