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Top Technology M&A Advisor

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2023 M&A Advisory Rankings—All Global Technology Transactions
Source: LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
Advisor Deals
Houlihan Lokey 89
Rothschild 76
JP Morgan 68
Goldman Sachs 63
Morgan Stanley 59

Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group has earned a global reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services.

We are the No. 1 technology M&A advisory team globally (according to data provided by LSEG, formerly Refinitiv), with more than 150 finance professionals and a team of c. 30 Managing Directors covering an extensive range of sectors and dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas.

Sectors

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Our global team covers an extensive range of sectors, with well-experienced finance professionals dedicated to each of our primary coverage areas.

Our clients range from early-stage businesses and midsized companies to large, publicly traded corporations. We understand that an industry driven by innovation and change requires an advisor who can think ahead of the market and utilize solid industry relationships to help advance your vision. We optimize client outcomes by running competitive processes that take advantage of deep domain knowledge to position your company for both scarcity value and future synergies. We leverage our world-class strategic and private equity access to bring the right senior decision-makers to the negotiation table to help maximize the value from that strategic positioning.

Academic and Research
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  • Books
  • Journals
  • R&D Management Software
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Broadband
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  • Cable
  • Fiber
  • Fixed Wireless
  • Telephone Companies
Business Management Software
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  • BI and Analytics
  • Collaboration
  • CRM
  • Digital Workplace
  • Enterprise Workflow/ERP
  • Field Service Software (FSM)
  • Food and Beverage
  • Multimedia and Design
  • Professional Services Software
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Cloud Software and Services
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  • Application Modernization Services
  • Cloud Connectivity
  • Cloud Management and Monitoring
  • Cloud-Native App Development Solutions
  • Hybrid/Public/Private Cloud Managed Solutions
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Communication Service Providers
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  • CCaaS
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Managed Network Providers
  • Managed Wi-Fi
  • UCaaS
Communications Software
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  • Billing and Monetization
  • Construction/Field Service Management
  • Customer Management
  • Energy Management
  • Mapping and Network Design
  • Mobile Core
  • Network Management
  • Open RAN
  • Service Provisioning
  • Workflow and Project Management
Communications Tech Solutions
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  • Call/Contact Center Software
  • Dispatch Comms Technology
  • Operational/Critical Event Response Software
  • Unified Communications
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Cybersecurity
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  • Cyber Services
  • Endpoint Security/Threat Intelligence
  • Identity Data
  • Incident Response and Forensics
  • Managed Security Services Provider
  • Network Security
  • Software
  • VAR/Distributor
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Data Centers and Managed Services
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  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Crypto Mining
  • Datacentres (Colocation, Enterprise, Edge, Hyperscale)
  • Hosting
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Managed Services
  • Public Cloud
Digital Infrastructure Services
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  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Maintenance
  • Network Integration
Digital Media and Entertainment
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  • Animation
  • Audio
  • B2B Media Tech and Services
  • Digital Publishing
  • Sports
  • Video and OTT
  • Video Games
  • Virtual/Augmented Reality
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EdTech
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  • Corporate
  • Early Years/K–12 Schools, Services, Back-Office and Education Software, Curriculum, and Content
  • Workforce/Talent Management and Acquisition
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EHSS
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  • Air
  • Audits, Inspections, and Compliance Frameworks
  • Chemicals
  • EHS-Related Content
  • End-to-End
  • Health and Safety
  • Supply Chain and Lifecycle Assessment
  • Sustainability and Reporting
  • Waste
  • Water
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Gaming (Gambling)
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  • Bingo Equipment
  • Charitable Gaming Equipment
  • Distributed Gaming Routes
  • Gaming Equipment
  • Horse Racing/Racetrack Operations
  • Las Vegas Casinos
  • Lottery Equipment
  • Lottery Technology
  • Native American Casinos
  • Online Casinos and Sportsbooks
  • Regional Casinos
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GovTech/Public
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  • Administration and Finance
  • Civic Engagement
  • Health and Human Services
  • Multi-Service Software
  • Public Engagement
  • Public Safety and Criminal Justice
  • Smart Cities
  • Transportation, Infrastructure, and Planning
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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  • Third-Party Integrated Risk Management
  • Audit and Reporting
  • CSR
  • Fraud, AML, KYC, and Sanctions
  • Information and Data Governance
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
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Human Capital Management
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  • Core HR Operations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
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Healthcare and Pharma
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  • Digital Health/Telehealth/Virtual Care
  • Hospital Software
  • Payor Solutions
  • Pharma Data
  • Practice Management Software
  • Provider IT
  • Radiology/Laboratory
  • RIS Software
  • Social and Elderly Care Software
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Industrial Software
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  • Design and Manufacturing Solutions
  • Industrial Automation
  • IOT
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Supply Chain and Logistics
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Infrastructure Software
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  • AI and Machine Learning
  • API Management
  • App Development Tools
  • Data Backup and Recovery
  • Data Management
  • Database Testing Tools
  • DevOps
  • IT Operations
  • Low-Code/No-Code
  • Middleware Data Governance/Strategy
  • Network
  • OS/Compute
  • Process Automation
  • Storage
  • Virtualization
  • Visualization
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MarTech
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  • Commerce
  • Conversational AI
  • Customer Support
  • Engagement and Experience
  • Marketing Data and Analytics
  • Marketing Analytics and Measurement
  • Marketing Resource Management
  • Marketing, Sales, and AdTech
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Natural Resources, Energy, and Commodities
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  • Agriculture and Food
  • Maritime
  • Metals and Mining
  • Navigation, Geospatial, and Weather
  • Oil and Gas
  • Power and Utilities
  • Renewables and Water
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Nonprofit/Associations
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  • Accounting/ERP
  • Analytics
  • Association/Member Management
  • Campaign/Political
  • Case Outcome/Management
  • CRM/Donor Relationship Management
  • Crowdfunding/Fundraising
  • CSR
  • Donation Enablement
  • Event and Volunteer Management
  • Grants Management
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PropTech
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Building Automation

CMMS

Construction Tech

CRE Tech

Credit Data and Analytics

Home Services Tech

IWMS

Lending Tech

Multi-Family

Property Management Tech

Real Estate Data and Analytics

SFR

Title Tech

Vacation Rental Management

PropTech/Vertically Focused:

  • Business Management Software
  • EHSS
  • GRC
  • HCM Software
  • InsurTech
  • Marketplaces
  • MarTech
  • Travel
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Retail
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  • Order Management Systems
  • Point-of-Sale Solutions
  • Product Information Management
  • Retail Marketing and Loyalty
  • Retail Store Engagement and Operations
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  • Broadband Services
  • Spectrum
Semiconductor Technology
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  • Advanced Electronics and Systems
  • Semiconductor Capital Equipment
  • Semiconductor Supply Chain
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Supply Chain and Logistics
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Execution

  • Fleet/Asset Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Order Fulfillment and Management
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Supply Chain Execution Services and Marketplaces
  • TMS/Logistics
  • Transportation Management and Logistics
  • WMS/Automation

Planning

  • Demand Planning
  • ERP
  • Risk/Sustainability
  • Supply Planning

Marketplace

  • Marketplace
  • Procure to Pay
  • Procurement Data and Analytics
  • Sourcing/Contracting
  • Supplier Management/Network Design
  • Transportation Procurement    
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Tech Services (EMEA)
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  • IT Consulting
  • IT Services
  • Managed Services
  • Software Development/Engineering
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Towers and Wireless Infrastructure
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  • Broadcast Towers
  • Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
  • In-Building Wireless
  • Mobile Carrier Towers
  • Small Cells
  • Utilities/Government Entities
Transportation, Logistics, and Mobility
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  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Marine
  • Rail
  • Transportation and Fleet Management
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Travel and Hospitality
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  • Airline and Airport Software
  • Booking Platforms
  • Channel/Revenue Management
  • CRM/Guest Conversion Personalization Tech
  • Hotel Software
  • Meetings/Events
  • Restaurant Management Software
  • Travel Management Company
  • Travel Marketplace
  • Vacation/Short-Term Rental
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TV, Film, and Entertainment
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  • Broadcasting
  • Created Content
  • IP and Rights
  • Production Technology
  • Talent Management
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Wireless
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  • Mobile Carriers
  • MVNOs
  • Spectrum

Contact Us

Phil Adams Managing Director Global Head of Technology
Phil Adams
Geoffrey Baldwin Managing Director Chairman of Global Technology
Geoff Baldwin
Todd Carter Managing Director Chairman of Global Technology 
Todd Carter
Jason Hill Managing Director Co-Head of U.S. Technology, Global Head of Digital Infrastructure
Jason Hill
John Lambros Managing Director Co-Head of U.S. Technology, Head of Digital Media and Entertainment
John Lambros
Sascha Pfeiffer Managing Director Head of European Technology, Global Co-Head of Software
Sascha Pfeiffer