Congratulations to Niklas, Sebastian, Ingemar, Erik, and the Stockholm-based  Billhop  team on their exit to FinTech leader  Ramp  Wishing Billhop and the team continued success in their future endeavors.  Allied Advisers  is grateful to have served as the sell-side advisor in this transaction.  Read the full press release

2.25.2026: Allied Advisers participated in a panel on Global Venturing Discussion – Australia–US Corridors along with CEO of Australia’s largest angel investor network, Australian CVC on the panel along with room full of entrepreneurs and executives. Topics discussed included how companies have approached international expansion, funding and exits among others.

The SaaS industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in a decade. In early February 2026, over $285 billion in software market value was wiped out. The launch of Claude Cowork intensified concerns that agentic AI could undermine traditional SaaS models. Skepticism around SaaS economics and customer value had already been building, but AI amplified the “SaaSpocalypse” narrative and accelerated a structural shift beyond market volatility, reshaping buyer expectat

Allied Advisers shared perspectives on 2026 startup and funding trends as well as M&A trends, together with panelists from Menlo Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners, highlighting AI as a foundational layer reshaping industries, the rise of $100M+ acqui-hires driven by talent scarcity, and the focus on efficiency, security, and digital trust. Watch the full webinar here

Allied Advisers is pleased to present this report on M&A activity in the AI sector in 2025. AI deal activity accelerated sharply in 2025, with total deal value reaching ~$61B, almost double 2024 levels. This growth is fueled by fast-moving GenAI/LLM innovations, the race to build AI infrastructure, increasing pressure on enterprises to deliver tangible AI results, and a shortage of specialized AI talent. This surge raises a key question: where is deal activity concentrated mo

Congrats to Dentira on raising this round from leading global PE firm Vista Equity Partners. Allied Advisers is thankful to serve as financial advisor on this marquee transaction. Read the full press release here:

Allied Advisers is thankful to have served as a financial advisor to Together By Renee on their exit to Cairns Health. Read the full press release

In his recent appearance on the Practical Founders Podcast with host Greg Head, Gaurav Bhasin of Allied Advisers discussed the realities of tech M&A as we move into 2026. He highlighted that while market sentiment has improved since the 2021 frenzy, acquirers continue to focus on profitable growth, efficient GTM execution, and strong retention metrics. Gaurav explained how founders can maintain leverage through early preparation, compelling storytelling, and a well-structured

Allied Advisers is pleased to present our report on Mega Acquihires in the AI Sector. Driven by the need to accelerate growth in the AI era, Big Tech has increasingly turned to mega acqui-hires— high value strategic acquisitions focused on talent and IP rather than entire companies. This shift enables rapid integration of elite AI teams and technologies, enhancing innovation capabilities without traditional M&A complexities. Fueled by AI talent scarcity, rising costs and regu

Allied Advisers presented to founders in Park City, Utah on State of Tech M&A Market and participated in a panel with exited founders, investors and lawyer on Preparing for Your Exit.

When is the right time to sell your SaaS company? Allied Advisers Managing Director Gaurav Bhasin joined Lighter Capital’s Bootstrapped: The Lighter Side  podcast with host Melissa Widner and Colin McNeil of EY to discuss today’s SaaS M&A landscape. They cover: How market conditions impact valuations Strategic vs. private equity buyers Why a well-run sale process can drive better outcomes Listen to the episode here

On September 29, Allied Advisers took part in an exclusive VC networking dinner in Silicon Valley, bringing together investors across the spectrum, from seed to late stage. The evening offered meaningful conversations on market trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities shaping the next wave of venture investment and strategic M&A.

On September 24, Allied Advisers joined an exclusive Tech & Tonic dinner event hosted by a leading $5B+ private equity fund in Silicon Valley. The evening brought together top technology executives, investors, and dealmakers for meaningful conversations on growth, innovation, and the evolving M&A landscape.

Allied Advisers is pleased to present our sector update on AI Disrupting the Services Sector. Traditionally overlooked by Silicon Valley, IT and professional services are now at the center of a new wave of disruption as AI redefines how services are delivered. With trillions in enterprise value locked in legacy, low-margin service models, AI is transforming the sector by driving embedded AI engineering, automating repetitive tasks, scaling delivery, and shifting business mode

Allied Advisers attended an invite-only Investors Mixer, bringing together venture capitalists from seed funds to multi-billion-dollar firms in Silicon Valley to discuss latest market trends.