Analysis

July 21, 2023

What does due diligence look like in tech startup M&A?

Analysts say a wave of consolidation is coming for European tech. But startups acquiring or being acquired need to make sure their deals are watertight

Amy O'Brien

7 min read

The image of a successful startup exit might be ringing the bell at the stock exchange. But the most common route to exit is still an acquisition: in 2022, 10 times as many US startups were acquired than went public. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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