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FUNDRAISING NEWS | September 12, 2025

Spectrum, SaaS, and Strategic Consolidation | August 2025 Tech & Software Transactions

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In August, technology M&A surged past $100B in transaction value, led by mega-deals in digital infrastructure and a wave of private equity buyouts, signaling investor conviction in core assets and durable SaaS models.

The August 2025 Dakota Software & Technology Transactions Report tracks the month’s largest deals and emerging trends shaping software, infrastructure, and innovation.

Key Insights:

  • Digital Infrastructure Dominance: AT&T’s $23B spectrum acquisition and Amphenol’s $10.5B CommScope deal highlight a “flight to quality” in core connectivity assets.
  • Private Equity SaaS Strategy: Thoma Bravo’s $12.3B Dayforce take-private and $2B Verint deal, plus Centerbridge’s $2B MeridianLink buyout, underscore PE’s focus on recurring-revenue software.
  • Strategic Consolidation: Nexstar’s $6.2B Tegna acquisition and Motorola’s $4.4B Silvus deal showcase scaling strategies across broadcasting and defense communications.
  • National Interest in Semiconductors: The U.S. Government’s $8.9B Intel investment marks a rare direct equity play, reinforcing semiconductors as a critical strategic asset.

Download the August 2025 Software & Technology Transactions Report!

Written By: Dakota Research

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