Tech M&A – poised to take off?

Even if we don’t see a regime change in DC, there is a good chance that the new administration will be more tech- and investor-friendly, especially with Kamala Harris’ strong ties to Silicon Valley.

While this fall’s US elections remain up in the air, the trend and the built-up pressures are already clearly pointing to a lowering of interest rates, a loosening up of regulatory restrictions, and as a result a likely explosion of tech M&A.

What does it mean for tech buyers?

Expect that your vendors will be impacted and involved in significant M&A for at least the next 12-24 months, if not much longer. One question to ask yourself – and watch for evidence of – is whether they are a potential consolidator – or consolidatee. In other words, will they acquire – or get acquired.