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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.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
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Marketplaces
Software
Sentient acquired by W2O Group
Fusing strategic thinking with award-winning creative to deliver measurable and meaningful results.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
Advent International acquired Ansira
Leveraging superior marketing intelligence to build deeper relationships with consumers.
Digital Services
Placements
USA
Karmarama acquired by Accenture
Blending creativity, digital and data to better engage with consumers.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
GP Bullhound invests in Seventy
Combining strategy and creativity to build brands that stand out.
Digital Services
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Nordics/Baltics
Media Partisans acquired by FUNKE Mediengruppe
Connecting the world through stories.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
Svoboda Capital Partners invests in Bully Pullpit Interactive
Winning hearts and changing minds for companies and causes.
Digital Services
Placements
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
Stickyeyes acquired by IPG MEDIABRANDS
Combining insights with world-class creative thinking to deliver brilliant results.
Digital Services
M&A
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
Fusion Marketing & IMG Live Acquired by WME | IMG
Guiding the world’s leading brands on brand strategy and activation.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
Potato acquired by AKQA
The intersection of data, engineering and creative excellence.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
Conrad Caine Acquired by Possible part of WPP
Helping global and local brands connect with consumers.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
Abot Hameiri acquired by FremantleMedia
Setting the stage for a strategic global opportunity.
Digital Services
M&A
Rest of the world
UK/Ireland
Code and Theory Acquired by The Stagwell Group
Redefining media platforms and helping brands connect with consumers.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
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
Essence acquired by WPP
Creating a stronger market leader, with global reach and infrastructure.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
Inflexion Private Equity invests in Mobica
Leading edge software engineering expertise.
Digital Services
Placements
UK/Ireland
Designit acquired by Wipro Digital
A new chapter in the Strategic Design sector.
Asia
Digital Services
M&A
Nordics/Baltics
Seren acquired by EY
Creating a global digital design and innovative customer service and experience leader.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
European Unicorns 2015
European Unicorns – Do They Have Legs?
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
Falfurrias Capital invests in GlynnDevins
Providing strategic planning for senior living and healthcare.
Digital Services
Placements
USA
MRops acquired by Survey Sampling International
Strengthing leading position in global data solutions and technology.
Digital Services
M&A
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
TLGG acquired by Omnicom Group
Building expertise in social CRM, digital platforms and community management globally.
Digital Services
Germany
M&A
Top Technology Predictions 2015
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Marketplaces
Software
GP Bullhound invests in Burt
The cloud based marketing intelligence and analytics platform.
Digital Services
GP Bullhound Fund II
Investments
Nordics/Baltics
Olson acquired by ICF International
Transforming how clients engage with customers and stakeholders.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
Fetch acquired by Dentsu Aegis
Building focused expertise and capability at scale for mobile marketing.
Digital Services
M&A
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
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
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
GP Bullhound invests in Zound Industries
At the meeting point between technology and fashion.
Digital Services
GP Bullhound Fund III
Investments
Nordics/Baltics
Software
Real-Time Bidding in Online Advertising
The big bang of online advertising is taking place right now.
Digital Services
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
BM Capital and360 Capital Partners invest in Newlisi
Biological treatment for industrial and municipal wastewaters.
Digital Services
Placements
Southern Europe
Strategic investment from Herff Jones in PlayOn! Sports
A leader in high school sports media and events.
Digital Services
Placements
USA
Essence acquired Point Reach & Black Bag Advertising
Bringing two organisations together to invent the marketing of tomorrow.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
Pure 360 Management buyout backed by Scottish Equity Partners & Investec
Improving direct digital marketing through an integrated SaaS platform.
Digital Services
M&A
Software
UK/Ireland
Fjord acquired by Accenture
Using the power of design to create services people love.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
Technology Predictions 2013
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2013.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
LDC invests in Blue Rubicon
Helping companies protect and enhance their brand reputation.
Digital Services
Placements
UK/Ireland
Essence acquired Black Bag Advertising
Transforming from a major player in digital media to an international category leader.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
USA
Dotcorp, Accel, Carmel Ventures invest in myThings
Providing conversion-driven personalized display advertising solutions
Digital Services
Placements
UK/Ireland
USA
Technology Predictions 2012
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2012.
Digital Media
Digital Services
Fintech
Global
Insights
Marketplaces
Software
TradeDoubler AB's Search Marketing Business Acquired by NetBooster
A new partnership in performance marketing services.
Digital Services
M&A
Nordics/Baltics
Software