Nicholas Collins

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Wed, May 21, 2025Download the ReportSoftware M&A activity opened 2025 on a strong footing, with 714 announced transactions in Q1—a 36% increase over the same period in 2024. Deal value rose 23% YoY, setting a pace that could make 2025 the second most active year on record, behind only 2021. The quarter featured several high-profile deals, most notably Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, emphasizing the continued strategic focus on cloud security.