Transform Vision into Value Through Strategic Acquisitions
Executive-led buy-side M&A services for technology companies seeking growth through strategic M&A.
As a technology leader, you need more than templates and frameworks. You need advisors who’ve built, scaled, and integrated software businesses themselves. At Lighthouse, senior executives guide every deal, from target mapping through integration planning, so you steer strategy while we handle end-to-end M&A execution. Focus on momentum, culture, and shareholder value through every cycle.
Make M&A Your Fastest Route to Strategic Growth
At Lighthouse, we treat M&A as a disciplined pathway to market leadership—not just a transaction. Our operator-led approach starts with understanding your strategy, then mapping the market to find targets that actually move the needle. Whether you’re a first-time acquirer or scaling an existing platform, we embed seasoned tech executives to deliver deals that align, integrate, and deliver real value.
Acquisitions often fail because of poor strategic alignment
We flip the script
Operator Experience
Led by executives who have built and scaled technology businesses themselves, bringing practical insights that distinguish executable strategies from theoretical exercises.
Technology-Native
Deep understanding of technical complexities, architecture scalability, and engineering talent that make or break technology acquisitions.
End-to-End Execution
Complete M&A lifecycle management from target identification to integration planning, ensuring continuity and maintaining deal momentum.
How We Help
Our Advisory Services: Comprehensive Buy-Side M&A Services
From strategic market mapping to post-signing integration, we provide the full spectrum of acquisition support your technology company needs
Strategic Market Mapping & Target Identification
Translate strategic objectives into actionable acquisition criteria. Comprehensive market mapping identifies the full universe of potential targets and prioritises opportunities based on value creation potential.
Managed M&A Execution
Function as your outsourced corp dev team. Manage every aspect of the acquisition process from initial outreach through to closing, keeping your team focused on running the business.
Customer & Commercial Due Diligence
Comprehensive evaluation examining technology architecture, product quality, customer relationships, and team capabilities. Identify both risks and opportunities that financial analysis alone might miss.
Transformative Outcomes for Your Business
Accelerated Market Leadership
Our partners spent over a decade in senior executive roles at AVEVA, one of the UK’s leading technology companies. We understand your challenges because we’ve lived them.
Preserved Operational Focus
Our team has supported over 100 successful transactions across private equity, venture capital, and strategic M&A. We know what works because we’ve seen what doesn’t.
End-to-End Partnership
From initial strategy development to post-acquisition integration, we provide continuity and expertise throughout your entire growth journey. No handoffs, no gaps, no surprises.
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Common M&A Challenges We Address
Technology companies face unique obstacles in executing successful acquisitions. We provide the expertise and resources to overcome these critical challenges.
Limited Internal M&A Capability
Many technology companies recognise the strategic importance of acquisitions but lack dedicated corp dev resources. We provide instant M&A capability that scales with your needs.
Limited Bandwidth
Do you find that bandwidth is taken up with dealing with dealing with internal matters and inbound M&A approaches preventing you from executing on your inorganic growth strategy.? This is where we can help
First-Time Acquirer Complexity
Companies approaching their first acquisition face unfamiliar processes and decisions. We guide you through every aspect with the patience and detail first-time acquirers need.
Ready to accelerate growth through M&A?
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