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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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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
Karmarama acquired by Accenture
Blending creativity, digital and data to better engage with consumers.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
eBECS acquired by DXC Technology
Award-winners in digital transformation!
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
USA
Stickyeyes acquired by IPG MEDIABRANDS
Combining insights with world-class creative thinking to deliver brilliant results.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
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 Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Seene Acquired by Snapchat
Pioneering computer vision software for 3D content.
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
USA
The BIO Agency Sold to Tech Mahindra
Digital transformation and innovation to drive customer engagement.
Asia
Digital Services
UK/Ireland
ECI Invested in Imagesound
Music curation and media solutions for brands.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
Atomico invests £17m in LendInvest
The marketplace for property lending and investing.
Fintech
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
Potato acquired by AKQA
The intersection of data, engineering and creative excellence.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
Abot Hameiri acquired by FremantleMedia
Setting the stage for a strategic global opportunity.
Digital Services
M&A
Rest of the world
UK/Ireland
Top Technology Predictions 2016
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2016.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Kennet Partners invests in RealityMine
Providing mobile market research technologies and data analytics.
Placements
Software
UK/Ireland
USA
Online Fashion Update 2015
Where is the smart money going?
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Digital Healthcare
Local Challenges, Global Opportunities.
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Essence acquired by WPP
Creating a stronger market leader, with global reach and infrastructure.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
Balderton, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank invest in Prodigy Finance
Revolutionising funding for international students.
Fintech
Placements
UK/Ireland
USA
Inflexion Private Equity invests in Mobica
Leading edge software engineering expertise.
Digital Services
Placements
UK/Ireland
Seren acquired by EY
Creating a global digital design and innovative customer service and experience leader.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
Environmental Technologies Fund, Unilever Ventures, Anterra Capital invest in Voltea
Removing dissolved solids from water through electrical process.
France/BeneLux
Placements
Software
UK/Ireland
European Unicorns 2015
European Unicorns – Do They Have Legs?
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Phenomen Ventures, Earlybird, Neuhaus Partners invest in Smava
The marketplace for digital loans.
Placements
Software
UK/Ireland
Loqate acquired by GB Group PLC
Offering an exciting new range of identity-based products and services.
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
USA
Glispa acquired by Market Tech Holdings
Accelerating m-commerce’s dominance in the online business model.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
UK/Ireland
Bridgepoint Development Capital invests in MVF
Combining data and technology for online customer acquisition and lead generation.
Digital Services
Placements
UK/Ireland
GP Bullhound invests in Metapack
Better deliveries for improved eCommerce .
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Software
UK/Ireland
Top Technology Predictions 2015
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Marketplaces
Software
Preferred share investment into Rakuten Commerce
The online retail marketplace for goods and services.
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
USA
GP Bullhound invests in Zuto
Simplifying car financing and purchasing online.
Fintech
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland
Foundation 9 acquired by Management & Northedge
The next step for gaming.
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
Great Fridays acquired by EPAM
Bridging the gap between business and design.
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
USA
Fetch acquired by Dentsu Aegis
Building focused expertise and capability at scale for mobile marketing.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
Shop Direct Group's Transactis acquired by GB Group PLC
A stronger leader in identity intelligence, helping to better identify and understand customers.
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
Textlocal acquired by IMImobile
Helping businesses capitalise on growth in mobile communication.
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
Pozitron Yazilim Acquired by Monitise
Building a stronger world leader in Mobile Money.
M&A
Rest of the world
Software
UK/Ireland
Various Investors invest in MyOptique
Transforming the optical industry.
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
7digital acquired by UBC Media Group
Combining the best of digital music and radio.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
MMC Ventures, Private Investors invest in Somo
A leader in mobile enterprise solutions and mobile marketing.
Digital Services
Placements
Software
UK/Ireland
Target Partners and Zobito invest in TIS
The cloud platform for managing corporate payments and cash flows.
Germany
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 Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Realise acquired by St Ives
Shaping a leading UK player in the digital sector.
Digital Services
M&A
Nordics/Baltics
UK/Ireland
Scottish Equity Partners invests in Car Loan 4U
Simplifying car financing and purchasing online.
Marketplaces
Placements
UK/Ireland
Top Technology Predictions 2014
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2014.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Real-Time Bidding in Online Advertising
The big bang of online advertising is taking place right now.
Digital Services
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
GP Bullhound invests in Realitymine
Providing mobile market research technologies and data analytics.
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Software
UK/Ireland
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
GP Bullhound invests in Alexandalexa
The luxury online store for kids’ fashion.
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Marketplaces
UK/Ireland