Investment technology

In today’s M&A landscape, the definition of due diligence must expand beyond conventional financial metrics to include a company’s digital strategy and capabilities strengths and weaknesses as well.

"Our long history of buying and transforming small software companies keeps us away from paying up for, or chasing, shiny objects," says partner Devin Mathews in this Q&A.

Digital technologies play a key role in helping human deal analysts sort through vast amounts of data – including financial performance, company communications, social media and customer sentiment.

CVC is buying VelocityEHS and Bolt, while Envestnet is adding FolioDynamix.