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August 13, 2025

Your Deal Sourcing Guide to Private Sponsor Backed - Information Technology Companies

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Why the Information Technology Sector Matters

The information technology (IT) sector powers the digital economy, enabling everything from e-commerce and remote collaboration to artificial intelligence and automation. Software platforms, cloud services, data centers, and semiconductor devices form the backbone of global digital transformation.

Demand in the IT sector remains robust, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 356,700 job openings per year for computer and information technology occupations between 2023 and 2033, reflecting strong long-term growth across the digital economy

How IT is Represented in Dakota Marketplace

Dakota Marketplace’s portfolio company dataset includes 28,000+ sponsor-backed IT companies, within a growing dataset of 117,000+ portfolio companies, across six core industries powering the digital economy.

Industry	Number of Companies
Software	18,253
IT Services	6,493
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components	1,478
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	760
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals	667
Communications Equipment	441

Software dominates, accounting for more than 65% of all IT-sector companies tracked. IT Services include consulting firms, managed service providers, and integrators that design, deploy, and maintain technology systems. Electronic Equipment & Components, Semiconductors, and Technology Hardware represent the manufacturing foundation of the sector, while Communications Equipment provides the networking infrastructure that connects the global economy.

Sub‑Industry Breakdown

The sub-industry layer offers even more granularity, helping deal teams pinpoint niche opportunities and concentrated areas of activity.

Sub-Industry	Number of Companies
Custom Enterprise Software	18,228
IT Operations Processors	2,022
IT Hardware Systems	667
Semiconductors	650
Telecom Equipment Manufacturers	441
Data Hosting REITs (Infrastructure)	151
Electronics Assembly Services	142
Semiconductor Tooling	110
Digital Gaming & Home Media	27
Systems Software	25

Beyond sub-industries, Dakota Marketplace also offers 50,000+ segments, highly specific descriptions of what each company does and all keyword-searchable. This added layer of granularity makes it easy to pinpoint exactly the type of company you’re targeting within technology.

Custom Enterprise Software dominates with more than 18,000 companies, reflecting the proliferation of SaaS and tailored business applications. IT Operations Processors include managed services and cloud specialists. Hardware-focused sub-industries such as IT Hardware Systems, Semiconductors, and Semiconductor Tooling showcase the sector’s manufacturing depth, while Data Hosting REITs highlight the importance of physical infrastructure to cloud computing.

Market Content and Trends

The IT sector sits at the center of digital transformation, driven by cloud adoption, SaaS proliferation, and rapid advances in semiconductors that power AI, automation, and connected devices. Domestic manufacturing investments are rising as supply chain resilience becomes a strategic priority, while the expansion of 5G networks, fiber optics, and data centers underpins the next generation of digital services. With AI and data analytics embedded into products across industries, demand for specialized processors, storage, and software continues to grow. These trends create investment opportunities across software, infrastructure, hardware, and semiconductor sub-sectors, all areas where Dakota Marketplace provides detailed company intelligence.

Dakota Marketplace Value Proposition

Dakota Marketplace was built by investment professionals for investment professionals. Our Information Technology dataset, encompassing more than 28,000 sponsor-backed portfolio companies, within a growing dataset of 1117,000+ portfolio companies, across software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services, gives users a comprehensive view of the sector.

→ Target precisely: Filter IT portfolio companies by sector, sub-sector, geography, revenue, and ownership.

→ Know the players: See who owns them today, their investment history, and the key decision-makers to contact.

→ Spot opportunities: Track competitor portfolios and identify new entrants in niche IT segments.

→ Act faster: Streamline due diligence with integrated notes, lists, and collaboration tools.

Because the data is continuously updated, you can identify new opportunities and track competitors’ portfolios with confidence.

Getting Started

As the IT sector continues to expand, being able to quickly map the landscape is a distinct advantage. By leveraging Dakota Marketplace’s Information Technology dataset you can:

Quickly identify and segment sponsor-backed IT portfolio companies for platform or add-on acquisitions.
Pinpoint investors with active mandates in SaaS, hardware, or digital infrastructure.
Receive real-time updates so your sourcing pipeline is always fresh.

Explore Dakota Marketplace’s Information Technology sector and see how it can accelerate your deal sourcing, book a demo!

Written By: Gui Costin, Founder, CEO

Gui Costin is the Founder and CEO of Dakota.

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Your Deal Sourcing Guide to Private Sponsor Backed - Information Technology Companies

Why the Information Technology Sector Matters

How IT is Represented in Dakota Marketplace

Sub‑Industry Breakdown

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Dakota Marketplace Value Proposition

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