In the world of mergers and acquisitions, few strategies stir as much interest, or risk, as the “paperclip rollup.” The rollup strategy approach involves acquiring numerous small businesses within a fragmented industry and consolidating them under one umbrella, often using stock as the primary form of consideration.  The idea? Clip them all together to create something bigger, stronger, and more valuable.

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2024 saw significant changes and growth in the M&A space, particularly within the technology sector. Tech mergers and acquisitions continue 

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Software-as-a-Service founders, the landscape is shifting. AI in SaaS is becoming a material factor driving deal premiums.

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