Union Square Advisors LLC

Union Square Advisors is honored to have served as the exclusive financial advisor to Oosto in its sale to Metropolis. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4gZ9mgu

“Buyers are increasingly focusing on quality assets, fundraising activity remains robust and innovation in deal structures — particularly in technology GP-led transactions — has unlocked new avenues for liquidity and investment.” Head of Sponsor Coverage and GP Solutions Todd Meadow believes the #secondaries market is entering 2025 with a strong foundation for growth, playing a critical role in #PE and #VC ecosystems. Read more in our 2025 #Outlook Report, “Return to Momentum,” here: https://lnkd.in/g7iSWKCP

Technology innovation continues to transform the #LifeSciences landscape, with ‘non-clinical’ research and development playing a large role in supporting the global #LifeSciences software market. As automation, #AI, #MachineLearning and data integration reshape preclinical research and enhance operational efficiency, companies are able to prioritize more complex tasks and enhance real-time reporting, regulatory compliance and R&D returns. In our latest #SectorSpotlight, Alexander Despo, Wayne Kawarabayashi, Anderson Wasden and T.J. Collins explore the #DrugDevelopment process and the associated tech stack and industry trends driving its evolution – from AI-powered preclinical and lab solutions to integrated software that better ensures regulatory compliance and supplier management. Read the full insights here:

Our CEO and Head of Capital Markets Mike Meyer and Director Anderson Wasden expect the momentum of recovering capital markets to continue in 2025. Pressure to deploy capital for both #privatecredit and syndicated funds will drive increased competition between the two markets, resulting in a continued borrower-friendly environment. On the #privateequity side, continued fundraising and #drypowder in sponsors’ coffers will help to break the M&A logjam. Check out more insights on private capital markets in our 2025 #Outlook Report, “Return to Momentum,” here:?https://lnkd.in/g7iSWKCP

2025 will be the proving ground for #VC backed #AI infrastructure startups, while established players will race to bolster their competitive position through strategic acquisitions. We anticipate the year ahead will separate AI ‘hype’ from reality, as enterprise-wide deployments demand a fundamental reimagining of the infrastructure that will power our AI future. In the latest #SectorSpotlight, our dedicated AI and Infrastructure Software team shared their perspectives on where the industry is headed after last year’s AI explosion. Read more below. For a deeper dive into the AI infrastructure software market, check out Jon Shalowitz and Wesley O.'s insights in our 2025 #Outlook Report, “Return to Momentum,” here: https://lnkd.in/g7iSWKCP

We are excited to announce the opening of our new office location in Boston, Massachusetts. Our #Boston office marks our latest East Coast expansion and third location, in addition to New York and San Francisco. Our team has a long history of working with great #technology companies and investors in the New England area. We look forward to expanding our footprint in such a dynamic city. Commenting on the news, our CEO and Head of Capital Markets Mike Meyer stated: “We are eager to progress the ongoing work and promising new opportunities we have in and around Boston, especially following the two senior hires we made in the area in 2024 – Software-focused Managing Director Chris Appaneal, and Director of Capital Markets Anderson Wasden.” Read more about the news here: https://lnkd.in/g-k3bc49

Healthy capital markets, greater liquidity options, strategic and #privateequity buyers returning and valuation gaps narrowing are all driving increased activity in #techmna this year. M&A Partners Wayne Kawarabayashi, Devon Ritch and M&A MD Phillip Kim share their insights on M&A #dealmaking in our 2025 #Outlook Report, “Return to Momentum.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g7iSWKCP

Join us in congratulating Will Andereck on his well-deserved promotion to Partner. Will joined the firm in 2009 and is one of the best examples of homegrown talent, serving as a trusted?advisor to companies across #technology sectors, including MarTech, Sales Tech, Contact Center and HCM / Talent Management. Over the past 16 years, he has completed a wide range of public and private #techmna and private placement transactions including sell-side, buy-side, cross-border, corporate divestitures, restructuring and fairness opinions. Will is committed to our work and clients and dedicated to our culture and company growth. Read more about his promotion here:?https://lnkd.in/gRQderAW

The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) #software market continued to grow last quarter, propelling market opportunity through 2025. Specifically, both internal and external pressures are driving key stakeholders to increase investments into modern risk management #technology. With ever-changing regulations and growing operational challenges, companies are prioritizing #GRC software adoption and investments to improve their resilience and risk management strategies. Chris Appaneal, Wayne Kawarabayashi, Todd Holman and Alexander Despo share their latest analysis on the market in our recent Q4 GRC sector brief below. Interested in reading more about our full outlook on the GRC market in 2025? Check out more in-depth insights in our 2025 #Outlook Report, “Return to Momentum,” here: https://lnkd.in/g7iSWKCP

Have you read our latest insights on #tech dealmaking in our annual #Outlook Report, “Return to Momentum?” #ICYMI, We’ve analyzed where deal activity landed in 2024 and shared our predictions for the year ahead in M&A, #privatemarkets and the top subsectors in technology like #AI and #healthtech. Check out our perspectives here: https://lnkd.in/g7iSWKCP