Europe's software sector growth and Thoma Bravo's expansion

Our team at the Diligent Institute, in partnership with Wilson Sonsini and NetSuite, asked 200+ executives around the world how confident they feel about navigating major deals.  The TLDR? They're not feeling very confident. The recent Transaction Readiness Report found that 97% of organizations cite major challenges in transaction readiness, which directly impacts their ability to seize strategic opportunities. Get the key insights and access to the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ebfCH-b6

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We asked 200+ executives worldwide how confident they feel about navigating major deals. The answer: not very. 📉 The numbers: 97% cite major challenges in transaction readiness Key obstacles: limited resources, economic uncertainty and lack of experienced personnel. The report from the Diligent Institute, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and NetSuite sheds light on how organizations are responding – from delaying deals to rethinking due diligence. Get the full survey results: https://bit.ly/4nI0nhp

Learned a lot yesterday thanks to Diligent and their #ArtificialIntelligence workshops in London. For Compliance Officers, the risk of misinformation, data privacy and security, and malicious actors are at the forefront of minds. However, further key risks of #AI include: 1. Discrimination & Toxicity (speaks for itself); 2. Human-Computer Interaction (over-reliance by firms has recently been in the public eye); and 3. Socio-economic & Environmental (such as impact to employment, or increased carbon footprint). If you require assistance navigating these challenges, please don't hesitate to reach out for a confidential discussion.

🔍 How ready is your organization for a major transaction? The new Diligent Institute report reveals critical data on the state of transaction readiness. Did you know...? ✅ 49% of organizations are prioritizing M&A or strategic partnerships for growth. ✅ But only 23% are using AI-powered tools to facilitate transactions. ✅ A significant 56% are held back by a lack of resources. ✅ And a mere 4% have their GRC and finance systems fully integrated. These gaps highlight the modern challenges of deal-making. Understanding them is the first step to closing them. Dive into the data with our comprehensive new report, developed in partnership with Wilson Sonsini and NetSuite. #GRC #DealMaking #M&A #BusinessGrowth #RiskManagement #Data #DiligentInstitute

📢 Now Available: The SaaS Exit Readiness Guide We’re excited to announce the launch of RCG’s newest white paper, a strategic roadmap designed for exit-minded SaaS founders and CEOs. Discover the four key metrics private equity firms scrutinize and learn how to optimize each one for a premium valuation. 👉 Download the guide and start preparing for your 10x exit. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ecwpviee #RobynConsultingGroup #WhitePaperLaunch #SaaSExit #GrowthStrategy #FractionalCFO

We advised PROS Holdings, a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, in entering into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction for $23.25 per share or approximately $1.4 billion.   The DLA Piper deal team was led by partners John J. Gilluly III, Jeffrey Scharfstein and Brent Bernell.   Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/eYJw-n6X

Visibility just became a measurable asset in investor relations. B2i Digital has been named the official marketing partner for The Benchmark Company, LLC.’s 14th Annual Discovery Investor Conference, and the implications go far beyond event promotion. This partnership shows how the capital markets are evolving. Investor discovery is no longer confined to conference rooms—it’s powered by data, digital reach, and algorithmic visibility. Benchmark brings credibility. B2i brings scale. Together, they’re redefining how small-cap and micro-cap companies connect with long-term capital through visibility systems that don’t stop when the event ends. I broke down the full story here — how B2i’s network of 1.4 million investors and Benchmark’s relationship-driven model represent the next chapter of capital access: 👉 Read the full analysis in the comments #InvestorRelations #DigitalVisibility #CapitalMarkets #BenchmarkCompany #B2i Digital #MarketDiscovery #FinanceInnovation

We advised PROS Holdings, a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, in entering into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction for $23.25 per share or approximately $1.4 billion.   The DLA Piper deal team was led by partners John J. Gilluly III, Jeffrey Scharfstein and Brent Bernell.   Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/e33ZRMcU