Contributors
I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.
William Bowmer
Managing Director & Co-Head of Technology, U.S.
San Francisco
I believe that open dialogue, thoughtful advice and dedicated execution are the keys to driving client success and forging lasting relationships.
Scott Twibell
Managing Director & Global Co-Head, Technology
New YorkRelated Perspectives
Recent Transactions in Technology
Lincoln International Adds Christin Zindrick as Managing Director, Expanding Application Software and Financial Technology Coverage
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Christin Zindrick as Managing Director in its Technology Group. Based in the firm’s Chicago office,… Read More
Christin Zindrick
Christin provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity firms, founders and large corporations across the technology sector. She leverages nearly two decades of experience to help hardworking… Read More
Alpine has sold a majority stake in Innovative Systems to GTCR
Innovative Systems Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mitchell, South Dakota, Innovative Systems provides an integrated suite of mission-critical operating and billing software systems (OSS / BSS) as well as… Read More
Arlington Capital Partners has Formed Neumo, a New Leader in Integrated Software and Payments Solutions for Local, State & Federal Governments
Neumo Neumo was created to transform and modernize the relationship between governments and their constituencies. Formed through the merger of Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu) and Intellectual Technology, Inc. (ITI),… Read More
Avedon Capital Partners has agreed to sell Kinly to Yorktel, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners
Kinly Kinly is the leading European provider of enterprise-grade, business-critical audiovisual (AV) and collaboration services. Supported by Avedon Capital Partners and headquartered in Amsterdam, Kinly provides a consult-led end-to-end offering… Read More
ECM has sold Intermate Group to Samy Alliance, a portfolio company of Bridgepoint
Intermate Media GmbH Founded in 2015, Intermate is the largest end-to-end influencer and social media marketing firm in Germany with 250 employees. The company leverages its AI-enabled proprietary technology platform… Read More
Communication Systems has been sold to InfoGuard
Communication Systems Communication Systems (Com-Sys), based in Germany, is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions that specializes in managed detection and response (MDR) and managed security services (MSS). The company… Read More
EMS Quarterly Review Q2 2025
In Q2 2025, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector continued to demonstrate operational discipline amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty, tariff-related headwinds and ongoing supply chain realignment. Industry participants accelerated reshoring and… Read More
KaraFun has been sold to Vendis Capital and Verlinvest
KaraFun Founded in 2005, KaraFun is a leading global player in interactive music entertainment, created by music lover for music lovers. The France-based company serves users in more than 50… Read More
SigmaTron International, Inc. has been taken private by Transom Capital Group
SigmaTron International, Inc. Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, SigmaTron International, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: SGMA) is a global provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), offering printed circuit board assemblies, electro-mechanical… Read More
Aurora Capital Partners has sold FMG Suite to GTCR
FMG Suite Founded in 2011, FMG provides marketing automation solutions to wealth advisory and insurance professionals, helping advisors and agents drive organic growth through omnichannel marketing solutions while ensuring compliance… Read More
Real Deals | Decoding PE’s Playbook for SaaS Value Creation
Originally published by Real Deals on July 14, 2025 In an increasingly saturated sector, private equity firms are growing Software as a Service (SaaS) companies with a focus on sector… Read More
New York Private Finance | Building Tech Banking on the West Coast
Originally published by New York Private Finance on July 8, 2025 Will Bowmer, Managing Director and co-head of Technology, recently appeared on the New York Private Finance podcast to discuss… Read More
Sam Duggan
Sam provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth capital advisory services to software companies. He works closely with both emerging and established software vendors and their shareholders, guiding them through… Read More
Seven2 has launched a continuation fund to support the future development of two strategic assets
Client: Seven2 SAS Client Location: France Target: Marlink and Crystal Target Location: France Seven2 has established a €400m continuation fund and transferred its entire minority stake in Marlink and a… Read More
Equistone has sold TIMETOACT GROUP to H.I.G. Capital
Client: TIMETOACT GROUP Client Location: Germany Target: TIMETOACT GROUP Target Location: Germany Acquirer: HIG Acquirer Location: United Kingdom Target Description: Burroughs is an OEM-agnostic technology service provider offering full lifecycle management… Read More
Smartlinx, a portfolio company of Lone View Capital, has acquired Bektek and Stafferlink Bektek
Bektek Founded in 2011, Bektek is a market leader in timekeeping and payroll in the healthcare sector. Utilizing a single integrated solution for human resources (HR), timekeeping, payroll and onboarding,… Read More
Black Swan Data has been sold to Mintel
Black Swan Data Black Swan Data is a leading provider of AI-powered consumer trend analytics, helping global brands predict emerging demand by analyzing billions of real-time data points from online… Read More
Tech Services: Pivotal Strategies Amid Tariff Disruptions in 2025
After two years of relative softness for tech services firms, investor optimism was building as 2025 began. Corporates and financial sponsors projected a more consistent growth trajectory for the technology… Read More
Industrial Software Spring 2025 Market Report
Disruptions in the global supply chain have highlighted the importance of high-impact, hard-dollar return on investment supply chain management (SCM) software tools that improve speed, cost, compliance and quality. In… Read More
EMS Quarterly Review Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry experienced relatively flat performance amid ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, including persistent inflationary pressure, supply chain volatility, elevated tariff regimes and geopolitical uncertainty.
Fortra has agreed to sell JAMS to PSG Equity and 2ndWave Software
JAMS JAMS, a division of Fortra, is a leading workload automation and job scheduling software provider that empowers IT operations teams with robust automation frameworks for orchestrating critical scheduled and… Read More
CNBB Equity Partners has refinanced Spotler
Spotler Spotler specializes in providing AI-powered, omnichannel marketing software solutions to mid-market marketeers in the B2B, eCommerce, Events and Government verticals. Spotler is working at the technological frontier with AI-powered… Read More
Cyber Roadmap: 2025 and beyond
Tenzing has made an investment in ScreenCloud
ScreenCloud Founded in 2015, ScreenCloud is a leading provider of digital signage software solutions helping global organizations of all sizes have “screens that communicate” with employees and customers. The company… Read More