Deep in Tech. Across Every Vertical.
We are industry experts.
Clipperton’s team combines 20+ years of technology M&A expertise with genuine sector depth – enabling us to craft sharper equity stories, identify the right partners, and deliver intellectual value that goes beyond transaction execution.
Tech-Enabled Services
When a company leverages technology to transform a traditional industry – fleet management, property services, staffing, media – it creates a unique equity story between pure software and sector-specific services. Clipperton understands these hybrid models, their blended KPIs, and the buyer universe spanning both tech-native acquirers and industry incumbents.
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Industrial & IoT Software
Software is becoming the control layer of the physical world – in factories, energy systems, supply chains, and urban infrastructure. These companies blend deep technical IP with industrial domain expertise, creating equity stories that require advisors who speak both languages. Clipperton has built a dedicated practice across industrial AI, robotics, mobility, and cleantech software, advising founders and investors from early growth rounds to strategic exits.
- Manufacturing Software
- Supply Chain
- Logistics Tech
- Mobility
- Energy / Cleantech Software
- AgriTech
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Business Operations Software
From compliance and ESG reporting to collaboration tools and spend management, the software powering core business operations is attracting significant M&A interest – from both US strategic acquirers and European financial sponsors. Clipperton advises the category leaders in this space, with a track record of cross-border exits to names like Cisco, Thoma Bravo, and Wrike, alongside marquee growth rounds with Astorg and General Atlantic.
- Legal Tech
- Collaboration
- Productivity
- GRC (non-security)
- Procurement & Spend
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
MarTech & Digital Commerce
Adtech, retail media, SEO, and marketing automation are consolidating fast – driven by PE platforms building European champions and strategic acquirers seeking scale. Clipperton has become a go-to advisor in this space, with repeat mandates across the Eskimoz and Equativ ecosystems and a deep understanding of the unit economics, data assets, and buy-and-build dynamics that define MarTech transactions.
- Marketing Automation
- AdTech
- E-Commerce Enablement
- Retail Tech
- CX Platforms
- Loyalty
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
HR & Workforce Tech
Recruitment platforms, talent management software, and workforce marketplaces sit at the heart of Europe’s HR Tech consolidation wave. Clipperton advises the companies driving this shift – from job platforms expanding cross-border to staffing businesses undergoing PE-backed digital transformation – with a track record spanning growth rounds, LBOs, and strategic sales to industry consolidators.
- HCM
- Payroll
- Talent Acquisition
- Learning & Development
- Workforce Management
- EOR / PEO Platforms
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Data, Analytics, & AI
Enterprise AI, data infrastructure, and privacy platforms are among the most active M&A categories in European tech – attracting both US growth investors and strategic acquirers building AI-native stacks. Clipperton advises the companies at the core of this wave, from enterprise search and knowledge management to consent platforms and applied AI, with transactions alongside Five Arrows, FTV Capital, and Thoma Bravo.
- Data Platforms
- BI / Analytics
- AI / ML Applications
- Information Services
- Data Providers
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
FinTech & Payments
Europe’s FinTech landscape spans payments, employee savings, digital asset infrastructure, and expense management — each with distinct regulatory dynamics and buyer profiles. Clipperton navigates this complexity with a track record that ranges from growth rounds with Tier 1 banking investors to strategic exits, advising founders who operate at the intersection of financial regulation and product innovation.
- Payments
- BaaS
- Lending Platforms
- WealthTech
- InsurTech
- RegTech
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Hospitality & Travel Tech
Restaurant management, travel distribution, and experiences marketplaces sit at the intersection of SaaS and consumer – creating complex equity stories with diverse buyer profiles, from hospitality corporates to PE platforms and tech strategics. Clipperton has advised the standout names in European hospitality tech, with exits to Stellantis, TUI, and Permira alongside growth rounds with Edenred and Capza.
- Hospitality Software
- Travel Platforms
- Booking Tech
- Restaurant Tech
- Event Management
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Digital Health & Life Sciences
Connected health devices, clinical AI, and digital wellness platforms are drawing major interest from both healthcare strategics and generalist growth investors entering the space. Clipperton has established itself as a leading advisor in European digital health, with landmark transactions including the Withings ecosystem across multiple rounds, DentalMonitoring’s $150m financing with Carlyle, and cross-border deals bridging European medtech founders with US and Asian investors.
- Healthcare IT
- Clinical Software
- Telehealth
- Pharma Tech
- MedTech Software
- Lab Informatics
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Digital Media & Consumer Tech
Digital media platforms, consumer marketplaces, and content businesses combine massive audiences with complex monetisation – making them high-potential but hard-to-value assets. Clipperton has deep experience structuring these transactions, from Webedia’s multi-acquisition build-up to landmark exits to Orange, TUI, and Netflix, advising founders and investors who need an advisor fluent in audience economics and cross-border media M&A.
- Gaming
- Consumer Apps
- Entertainment Tech
- Sports Tech
- EdTech (B2C)
- Subscription Platforms
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Infrastructure Software & Digital Infra
Cloud hosting, telecom software, IoT connectivity, and web infrastructure are consolidating rapidly as large operators and PE platforms build scale across Europe. Clipperton has been at the centre of this consolidation wave, advising on exits to Orange, GoDaddy, and Wireless Logic alongside multiple rounds for IoT chipset and connectivity players – bringing a rare combination of deep technical understanding and access to both telco strategics and infrastructure-focused investors.
- DevOps
- Observability
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Hosting / MSP
- Telco Software
- OSS / BSS
- Data Infrastructure
Sector Transactions
Dedicated Team
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
European cybersecurity is one of the most active M&A sectors, with US strategics and PE platforms competing to acquire sovereign, best-in-class technology. Clipperton operates at the heart of this market – advising companies like Vade and HarfangLab, publishing a dedicated Cybersecurity Market Review, and navigating the unique dynamics of a sector where geopolitics, regulation, and technical depth all shape deal outcomes.
- Endpoint
- Network & Cloud Security
- IAM / Identity
- Fraud Prevention
- Digital Trust
- Security GRC
