
Billion-dollar babies born from tech
Buoyant financial markets, with a risk appetite for technology companies, are nurturing more than 200 tech unicorns worldwide
With political and technological disruption rife throughout business, owners and executives are facing extreme levels of volatility. The Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies special report, published in The Times, features insights into challenges faced by business decision-makers. From the eye-watering valuations of tech unicorns to pension funds taking control with private investments, it is clear that while M&A activity is buoyant, there is also apprehension in taking the leap. In addition, you’ll find opinions on negotiation techniques, maintaining a business's ethical values through an exit, an infographic showing the biggest tech takeovers and, of course, the impact of Brexit
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Buoyant financial markets, with a risk appetite for technology companies, are nurturing more than 200 tech unicorns worldwide
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