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Investors continue to focus on recession-resilient sectors like utility services and power products due to stable long-term demand and global trends such as the energy transition. Access our Q1 brief for more insights, including what we’re reading, select transactions, and public company outlooks. https://lnkd.in/eX933hJd

Compliance technology allows companies across industries and geographies to stay ahead of constantly evolving rules, regulations, and requirements. In today’s increasingly complex global business environment, supply chains are fundamental. Compliance tools are essential for success broadly, and supply chain risk management (SCRM) solutions are in especially high demand. In this article, our Technology Group discusses the factors driving investor interest in compliance technology, the growing adoption of SCRM, and how recent Harris Williams clients Veriforce and Nalanda Global illustrate the segment's M&A potential. https://lnkd.in/exe33jMV

We’re hiring an Associate to join our Energy, Power & Infrastructure Group in Richmond!?This individual will collaborate with our senior bankers, playing an active role in every stage of an M&A engagement, while developing expertise in the field and making a significant impact on our clients.?Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/enCqgYiH? #hiring #LifeAtHarrisWilliams?

As the e-commerce sector continues to evolve, companies are adapting their playbooks to capitalize on AI enhancements in the customer journey, supply chain migration, and rapid growth in payment solutions for small businesses. Access our Q1 brief for more on M&A opportunities and key insights across the sector. https://lnkd.in/eRyusPNb

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are rapidly advancing, posing a significant threat to the military, critical infrastructure, and public spaces. These dangers are dynamic and diverse, accelerating demand for counter-UAS defense technologies that can detect, track, and defeat enemy drones. Our new report from our Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Group discusses M&A opportunities and the many ways investors can participate, including how the drone threat is generating M&A potential, areas to monitor across the counter-UAS ecosystem, and the landscape of companies to watch. https://lnkd.in/eg2iuB_n

We recently advised HITRUST on their growth investment from Brighton Park Capital. HITRUST is a leading cybersecurity assurance, certification and compliance software platform. The company’s brand recognition is unmatched in the market and is the industry gold standard for information risk management. HITRUST has been a pioneer in the industry for 17 years and today is widely recognized as the most trusted solution to establish, maintain, and demonstrate security capabilities for risk management and compliance. We look forward to following their future success. https://lnkd.in/e-zb6i4v #mergersandacquisitions

We're hiring an Associate to join our Technology Group in San Francisco! This person will work alongside our senior bankers, actively contributing during every phase of an M&A engagement while becoming an expert in the field and having a meaningful impact on the clients we serve. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/egcZrAbX #hiring #LifeAtHarrisWilliams

This year's ViVE and HIMSS events spotlighted several trends driving optimism and investor interest across the HCIT ecosystem. For example, with patient volumes growing year-over-year and surpassing pre-pandemic levels, healthcare providers are struggling with labor shortages, compressed margins, and operational challenges. To address these issues, providers are seeking innovative software and tech-enabled services vendors to drive efficiency through all aspects of their organizations. This article by our Healthcare & Life Sciences Group and Technology Group explores key HCIT areas to watch, such as revenue cycle management, interoperability and data management, security and compliance, innovative health plan solutions, and artificial intelligence. https://lnkd.in/erqx9zmy

Join Jonathan Abecassis at the upcoming Invest Europe Investors' Forum, where he’ll be leading a roundtable discussion titled “Continual Improvement: How can continuation vehicle processes evolve to enhance outcomes for LPs and GPs?” “CVs bring optionality to investors, whether they’re looking to invest capital in proven businesses, exit an investment at optimal value, retain a stake in a high-performing company, or generate liquidity,” he says. “I’m looking forward to discussing participants’ views on the growing variety of goals CVs can help investors achieve, and how they may continue to evolve to further enhance outcomes for LPs and GPs.” To connect with Jonathan at the conference or discuss our range of private capital advisory solutions, please contact him here: https://lnkd.in/eUuN9Kfq #INVForum25?

From data-driven research and consulting, and pure-play data providers, to value-added services, the data and information services sector offers substantial runway for expansion in 2025. As technology tools such as new GenAI models continue to advance, determining the true competitive moat for data and information players becomes increasingly critical. Access our 1H brief for more on these trends and other M&A observations, including what we’re reading, the market landscape, and select transactions. https://lnkd.in/dTaaP-Zt