Aug 2026

Future of Deals | How AI is Changing Software M&A Valuations

Originally published by Future of Deals on August 19, 2026.

Future of Deals episode “How AI is changing software M&A valuation,” a 50 minute spoken conversation with Dr. Ashkan Kalantary. Captions are available from the CC button in the player.

Ashkan Kalantary, Managing Director, was featured on the Future of Deals podcast to discuss how AI is changing software mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from valuations to execution. The conversation spans buyer priorities, AI boosting transaction execution, recent transactions and the importance of a human element.

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Summary

Lincoln International’s expert discusses how AI is affecting software M&A, from valuations and buyer priorities to execution.
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Dr. Ashkan Kalantary

Managing Director

Berlin

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