Technology-driven M&A Roll-ups: Scaling Deals Without Scaling Risk

Platforms have changed the game for roll-ups.

Key points

• Private capital’s buy-and-build and roll-up strategies can be supercharged by tech: once their platform is scalable, it can be compelling.
• Buying smaller businesses with little tech IP still raises questions around data and possible tech liabilities.
• New tools are facilitating more efficient cross-border deals – creating new avenues for roll-ups to existing platforms.
• Roll-ups benefit from faster and more secure deal process: Private equity is highly demanding on pace and clarity. Law firms that can use tech to adapt and facilitate rapid deals are in pole position.

Key topics in this section

• How technology is industrializing buy-and-build M&A