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20 years of leadership in software, SaaS, and Tech-Enabled Services M&A
What Our Clients Say


Richard Veal
CEO, Tourism Media
Together we did it! The deal is closed and we are now engaged in a constructive planning process. Everyone is excited by the possibilities. Thank you much for all your help in getting this across the line. It was a pleasure to work with you.


Jeremy Burr
Managing Partner at Spotlight Equity Partners
“The CIM you and your team pulled together was one of the best we’ve seen – it’s clear you know the sort of information an experienced buyer focused on software company acquisitions wants to know. “


Jonathan Sposato
CEO at PicMonkey
“It takes village to sell a startup. You are the village medicine man, concocting the M&A magic. Thanks for the excellent guidance that you and your team provided in our process.”

Recent transactions

Target: Leading B2B SaaS Company Target Country: USA Partner: Undisclosed Partner Country: USA Industry: Project and Portfolio Management Year: 2023…

Target: MTW Solutions Target country: USA Partner: EXA Capital Partner country: USA Industry: Grant Management, Government Software Year: 2023

Target: Aptology Target country: USA Partner: Mediafly Partner country: USA Industry: Talent Intelligence Year: 2022

Target: Tempered Networks Target country: USA Partner: Johnson Controls Partner country: Ireland Industry: Network Security Year: 2022
LATEST ARTICLES
A New Tech M&A Playbook for 2024
The tech M&A landscape has changed, permanently. Building technology companies will require new disciplines and new approaches. Successful tech exits will follow a new playbook. We were invited to present our views to the Nordic technology community via twin keynotes – one targeting institutional and private investors, and the second tailored to CEOs.
March 20, 2024
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TechStrat Advisor Andrew Roberts presented a workshop on best practices for using AI
On December 8, 2023, TechStrat Advisor Andrew Roberts presented a workshop on best practices for using AI in a professional services context, with an emphasis on establishing strict boundaries on privacy, security, and data protection.
15 December 2023
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Serial entrepreneur and AI expert Andrew Roberts has joined TechStrat’s board of advisors
In 2000, Andrew won a Young Australian of the Year award for contributions to science and technology in Queensland. Since then, Andrew has evolved into an experienced founder, advisor and angel investor based in Silicon Valley.
15 December 2023
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TechStrat’s annual retreat brings our global team together for a long weekend of team-building, education, and fellowship
Held in prior years in Seattle, Kharkiv, New York, and Tallinn (Estonia), and after a three year hiatus to accommodate travel restrictions, war, and unusually heavy deal flow, this year we marked a happy return to this important tradition, in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal.
12 December 2023
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A Seattle-based M&A FIRM with a global outlook
TechStrat is an advisory firm that helps technology companies grow through M&A. Through our work, we are transforming the tech landscape, improving careers, and enhancing organizations.
We see M&A as a powerful tool for growth
We specialize in midmarket technology transactions.
And we only put senior dealmakers on the job.
What Sets Us Apart?

Our Process
Creating and executing an M&A strategy requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes legal, financial and management expertise.

Our Values
We help clients open new chapters in their lives and create opportunities for others. When a deal closes, we want you to say, “I’m glad I did that.”

Our Experience
In our 20 year history we have closed over 100 transactions with Microsoft, Google, Intel, Accenture, and other leading strategic and financial buyers.
Team

Nat Burgess
Founder & Managing Partner
nat@techstrat.com
Nat Burgess, founder of TechStrat has been an M&A adviser since 1989, angel investor and startup mentor since 1994, and a licensed attorney since 1998.

Nat Burgess
Founder & Managing Partner
nat@techstrat.com
Nat Burgess, founder of TechStrat has been an M&A adviser since 1989, angel investor and startup mentor since 1994, and a licensed attorney since 1998.

Nat Burgess
Founder & Managing Partner
nat@techstrat.com
Nat Burgess, founder of TechStrat has been an M&A adviser since 1989, angel investor and startup mentor since 1994, and a licensed attorney since 1998.
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