Technology M&A, IPO Activity Sizzled, Up 58% In 2014

By | January 27, 2015

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Led by Internet companies, technology industry mergers, acquisitions and IPOs combined rose 58% in 2014. The Internet sector accounted for 49% of all “exit” deals worldwide, followed by the mobile-only and telecom sectors, reports research firm CB Insights. There were 2,807 M&A transactions and 79 initial public offerings. The increase in exit activity was driven by strength throughout the year as every quarter of 2014 eclipsed the year-earlier Scalper1 News

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