Technology M&A

Expertise at every stage of a transaction

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Specialist advice for technology businesses, founders and investors navigating growth, acquisitions, investment and exits.

For technology businesses, a merger, acquisition, or investment is arguably the most important decision in a business lifecycle—representing an intensely significant emotional as well as commercial journey. Whether you are pursuing a growth or scaling strategy through investment, partnership, or M&A—pathways that share very similar decision criteria and are frequently pursued in parallel—we bring experienced founder expertise alongside the technical, commercial, and financial skills required to help secure the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.

Technology transactions bring distinct considerations. Buyers and investors look closely at recurring revenue, intellectual property, scalable business models, customer relationships, and the strength of the leadership team. Emerging technologies, including AI, alongside cybersecurity and regulatory requirements, can also heavily influence valuations and transaction risk.

At BDO, we combine specialist sector knowledge, first-hand entrepreneurial experience, and transaction expertise to help founders, shareholders, leadership teams, and investors make informed decisions. Our partner-led approach brings together expertise across corporate finance, tax, transaction services, and risk advisory, supported by BDO's international network.

Our Tech M&A Solutions

From early strategic planning to deal execution and post-transaction integration, we provide specialist advice to help you navigate the transaction lifecycle, manage risks and achieve your commercial objectives.

Whether you are considering an exit, seeking investment or evaluating your next stage of growth, we help founders and shareholders assess their options, understand market readiness and develop strategies that support their commercial objectives and maximise potential value.

For clients selling a business or pursuing an acquisition, we provide advice throughout the entire transaction process. From identifying potential buyers or acquisition targets and making initial approaches to managing negotiations and coordinating deal execution, we help clients coordinate the end-to-end deal process and secure the right commercial outcome.

Understanding the opportunities and risks behind a transaction is essential. We provide financial, tax and commercial due diligence, alongside specialist assessments of technology, intellectual property and cybersecurity risks, helping clients make informed decisions and protect transaction value.

Understanding the true value of a technology business requires looking far beyond headline financial figures. We deliver independent, objective valuations that account for critical intangible assets and strategic value drivers—such as proprietary technology, IP portfolios, customer lifetime value, engineering talent, and market dominance. Our rigorous analysis withstands intense commercial, investor, and regulatory scrutiny, empowering you to navigate high-stakes strategic decisions, transactions, and negotiations with absolute confidence.

Maximising valuation demands multi-year pre-transaction planning. Working alongside our tax specialists, we advise on proactive corporate reorganisations, cross-border structuring, R&D credits, and equity incentives put in place years in advance—making sure your tech business is resilient and primed when going to market.

Completing a deal is only part of the journey; the best outcomes flow from integration planning put in place well before transaction completion. We work alongside leadership teams on pre-deal integration planning, identifying and realising synergies, and shaping robust retention strategies to help businesses navigate the transition smoothly and deliver their post-transaction objectives.

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Technology sector expertise

Different technology businesses present distinct opportunities and challenges during a transaction. Our team works with founders, leadership teams and investors across software, IT services, med-tech and technology-enabled businesses, bringing an understanding of the commercial models, growth drivers and risks that influence transaction value.

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Software

Recurring revenue, customer retention, intellectual property and scalable product models.

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IT Services

Contract quality, specialist capabilities, customer concentration and delivery models. 

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Med-Tech

Regulatory milestones, product adoption, intellectual property and commercialisation.

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Technology-enabled businesses

Technology capabilities, operational performance, growth opportunities and transaction risk.

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Commercial insight backed by first-hand experience

For founders and shareholders, a transaction can shape the future of a business they have spent years building.

Led by Brendan O'Brien, Head of Tech M&A, our offering combines specialist transaction expertise with first-hand entrepreneurial experience. Having founded, scaled and successfully exited three Irish technology businesses, Brendan understands the commercial and personal considerations involved in building a business, evaluating strategic opportunities and navigating a transaction.

Supported by BDO's multidisciplinary expertise and international network, our team brings practical insight and a partner-led approach to help clients navigate complex transactions and plan their next move.


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Whether you're exploring an exit, considering an acquisition, or planning your next stage of growth through investment, partnership, or M&A, speak to our Tech M&A team about your options.

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Brendan O’Brien

Head of Tech M&A, BDO Ireland
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