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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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Spanish Tech
Spain – the gateway between Europe and Latin America.
The Spanish technology ecosystem has matured rapidly in recent years, evidenced by all-time high levels of venture capital investments going into Spanish technology companies in 2016 and a growing interest from international investors. With 46 million inhabitants, Europe’s fifth largest economy is one of the fastest growing countries across the developed world.
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Acquired by Merkle
Ad-tech, real-time insight, and management decision support for programmatic, search, social, and demand generation.
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NorthEdge invests in Cubic Motion
Developing advanced computer vision tech.
Digital Services
Placements
Software
UK/Ireland
ECI Partners invests in Media iQ
Turning data into high-performing advertising campaigns.
Digital Services
Placements
UK/Ireland
Aquila Insight acquired by Merkle
Predictive analytics and data-driven strategies to help top brands drive ROI.
Digital Services
M&A
UK/Ireland
In2media group acquired by KMD
Premier technological, digital, and creative skill sets for digital transformation.
Digital Services
M&A
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Dentsu Aegis Network invests in Gleam Futures
Managing digital-first talent.
Asia
Digital Services
UK/Ireland
The Cocktail acquired by Wunderman, part of WPP
When technology and innovation play a pivotal role in customer engagement.
Digital Services
M&A
Southern Europe
Deeplocal acquired by WPP Digital
Helping brands tell their stories.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
Adlucent acquired by Advantage Solutions
Combining audience data with predictive advertising to convert customers.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
Sequence acquired by Salesforce
Designing and building digital products and services that connect with people and grow businesses.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
Mogo Interactive acquired by Learfield Communications
Programmatic advertising and real-time-bidding for cross channel campaigns.
Digital Services
M&A
USA
WestView Capital Partners invests in Snow Companies
Connecting patients to science through communications, storytelling, insight, and research.
Digital Services
Placements
USA
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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Sentient acquired by W2O Group
Fusing strategic thinking with award-winning creative to deliver measurable and meaningful results.
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Advent International acquired Ansira
Leveraging superior marketing intelligence to build deeper relationships with consumers.
Digital Services
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Karmarama acquired by Accenture
Blending creativity, digital and data to better engage with consumers.
Digital Services
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GP Bullhound invests in Seventy
Combining strategy and creativity to build brands that stand out.
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Media Partisans acquired by FUNKE Mediengruppe
Connecting the world through stories.
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Svoboda Capital Partners invests in Bully Pullpit Interactive
Winning hearts and changing minds for companies and causes.
Digital Services
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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?
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Stickyeyes acquired by IPG MEDIABRANDS
Combining insights with world-class creative thinking to deliver brilliant results.
Digital Services
M&A
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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
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Potato acquired by AKQA
The intersection of data, engineering and creative excellence.
Digital Services
M&A
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Conrad Caine Acquired by Possible part of WPP
Helping global and local brands connect with consumers.
Digital Services
Germany/DACH
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Abot Hameiri acquired by FremantleMedia
Setting the stage for a strategic global opportunity.
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Code and Theory Acquired by The Stagwell Group
Redefining media platforms and helping brands connect with consumers.
Digital Services
M&A
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Top Technology Predictions 2016
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2016.
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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
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Seren acquired by EY
Creating a global digital design and innovative customer service and experience leader.
Digital Services
M&A
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European Unicorns 2015
European Unicorns – Do They Have Legs?
Digital Commerce
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Falfurrias Capital invests in GlynnDevins
Providing strategic planning for senior living and healthcare.
Digital Services
Placements
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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/DACH
M&A
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Bridgepoint Development Capital invests in MVF
Combining data and technology for online customer acquisition and lead generation.
Digital Services
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Top Technology Predictions 2015
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2019.
Digital Commerce
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GP Bullhound invests in Burt
The cloud based marketing intelligence and analytics platform.
Digital Services
GP Bullhound Fund II
Investments
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Olson acquired by ICF International
Transforming how clients engage with customers and stakeholders.
Digital Services
M&A
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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
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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
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Realise acquired by St Ives
Shaping a leading UK player in the digital sector.
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M&A
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Top Technology Predictions 2014
The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2014.
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