Tag archives: post-transaction synergies

(Un)masking value: how the data masking market can impact M&A activity

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on September 17, 2019 Posted in M&A, Privacy and data protection

Recent rumblings about the “data masking” market have put this concept on the radar of many, which warrants a closer look at the relevant trends and the potential of data masking. The information age has made cybersecurity a necessity and the increase of data breaches and malware attacks have led to calls for greater data … Continue reading

Strategies for parenting start-ups, post-acquisition

By Jaray Zhao (Toronto) on January 17, 2019 Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation

In recent years, we have seen more acquisitions of start-ups by big corporations in the tech industry, healthcare, retail, fashion, beauty, food, and transportation. The benefits of M&A transactions in these sectors has been more widely recognized. For instance, for a start-up, partnering with a large corporation provides broader market access, deeper industry knowledge and … Continue reading