International M&A Advisors

We are a tech-focused specialist M&A firm combining our transaction expertise with extensive research capabilities to provide expert sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory services. We cater to businesses in the FinTech, HRTech, Sustainability – Software and Data (SSD) and Workforce Solutions (WFS) sectors. The firm is partner-led, with offices in London, San Diego and Luxembourg. Our partners have advised on more than 100 transactions, over 75% of which have been cross-border, with deal values typically from $15 million to over $100 million (USD). Over 80% of our recent transactions have involved SaaS and/or Data as a Service (DaaS) businesses.

Sectors we specialise in

FinTech

Our FinTech M&A advisers possess extensive industry expertise and a wealth of merger and acquisition experience spanning various FinTech domains. Our expertise covers banking software, data and terminals, insurtech, regtech, wealth and asset management and payments.

HRTech

We are the go-to M&A advisors for HR technology companies offering software solutions in the fields of talent attraction, talent development, workforce management, performance management and compensation and benefits.

Workforce Solutions

Covering all types of workforce solutions companies, including staffing agencies, executive search firms, payroll services and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we have in-depth knowledge operationally and transactionally for all your M&A deals.

Sustainability – Software & Data

Our track record in the growing Sustainability – Software & Data, responsible investment and sustainability space means we are best placed to help you achieve your M&A ambitions. We work with companies in the supply chain management, carbon emissions & carbon accounting, transition risk, physical risk and data and analytics space.

Latest Reports

Read our latest quarterly reports for our key sectors showing detailed insights about each sector and allowing you to keep abreast of industry developments.

Sustainability Software & Data SECTOR

H1 2026

M&A Review

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FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

H1 2026

M&A Review

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HRTECH SECTOR TRENDS | Q2 2026

2026

M&A Review

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WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS SECTOR

Q2 2026

M&A Review

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FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

H2 2025

M&A Review

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TALENT ATTRACTION

2025

M&A Review

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FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

H1 2025

M&A Review

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SUSTAINABILITY – SOFTWARE & DATA (FORMERLY ESG)

2024

M&A Review

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Recent Deals

75%

Of our transactions are cross-border

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Offices providing global coverage

80%

Of our recent transactions involve SaaS and/or Data as a Service (DaaS) businesses.

Testimonials

“Goldenhill’s experienced, fintech-savvy advisors worked closely with us throughout the transaction process to help navigate and secure a successful outcome.”

Christian Baha
Founder, BAHA
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"Goldenhill’s experienced advisors worked closely with us throughout the transaction to help navigate the process and secure a successful outcome. Their hands-on approach, wealth of experience and commitment to our success were evident at every step, and their expertise significantly contributed to the overall positive outcome of the deal."

James Butcher
CEO, Supply Pilot
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"Goldenhill’s experienced team of partners, analysts and associates worked closely with us throughout the transaction to help navigate the complex process and secure a successful outcome. The sale, which resulted from months of hard work and dedication from the Goldenhill International M&A Advisory team, is a testament to the value the company brings to its clients."

Jon Bennett
CEO, Ryalto
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"We chose to work with Goldenhill due to their sell-side experience and previous transactions in the ESG data and analytics sector. We worked directly with the Partners from start to finish, who always remained welcoming and continuously available to support our needs and lead the entire process. Their expertise and commitment allowed us to find a terrific partner in ICE and resulted in the successful deal for Urgentem. Thank you to Goldenhill!

Girish Narula
CEO, Urgentem
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“We chose to work with Goldenhill in light of their sell-side experience and previous transactions in the capital markets technology and wider FinTech sectors. We worked directly with the firm’s partners and associates, who expertly guided us through the transaction. Their experience and subject-matter knowledge allowed us to find the best buyer for our business and resulted in a successful deal for WSD.”

Mathias Strasser
CEO, WSD
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"Goldenhill’s specialist knowledge and expertise of the FinTech sector resulted in the successful sale to United FinTech. The team assisted throughout the entire process and were a pleasure to work with. We would not hesitate in recommending them to other firms looking to engage in the M&A process."

Luis Otero
CEO. Athena Investment Systems
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“Thank you to Goldenhill for the outstanding work throughout the process, and for getting us here. We had a lot of fun working alongside of Goldenhill, and would happily recommend your services to other firms as well."

Yuval Grauer
CEO, PathMotion
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"We valued Goldenhill’s guidance and expertise throughout the process with Sia Partners. We would certainly recommend them to other firms who are considering engaging in the M&A process in the future”.

Robert Benedetto
Founding Partner, MDC
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"We were pleased to work closely with Goldenhill throughout this process, which has resulted in a successful sale to OutMatch. We chose to work with Goldenhill due to their deep knowledge of the HRTech sector, strong transaction experience, cross-Atlantic presence, and established relationships with key players in the sector worldwide."

Will Hamilton
CEO, Launchpad
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“We were pleased to work closely with Goldenhill during this process which has resulted in this sale to eTeam. We chose to work with Goldenhill in our sale process due to their significant business and transaction experience in the Recruitment sector and their relationships with the key players in the industry worldwide.”

Janice Clark
CEO, J&C
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"We selected Goldenhill due to their relevant business and transaction experience in the Fintech sector and their relationships with the key players who are seeking to significantly enhance their capabilities in risk analytics and reporting solutions space. The process resulted in the successful sale to Moody’s."

Matthew Seymour
CEO, RiskFirst
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“The Goldenhill team was of great help throughout the process that resulted in a successful transaction with Moody’s. We chose to work with Goldenhill because of their relevant business and transaction experience in the ESG and climate risk sector and their relationships with the key players seeking to enhance their capabilities in this space.”

Emilie Mazzacurati
Founder and CEO, Four Twenty Seven, Inc
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"We worked with Goldenhill on the sale to Baufest. Their focus in the global IT Services sector, their relevant business and transaction experience and strong relationships with the key players in the space in Latin America, North America and Europe were the reasons for selecting them for this process."

Dante Rebagliati
Co-founder, TranSolutions
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“Goldenhill’s human capital sector expertise allowed us to quickly engage with high-quality targets and their advice and guidance has been hugely beneficial to the process. We look forward to continue to work with them on future transactions.”

Amy Chen
CFO, Beijing Career International
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“Goldenhill’s industry knowledge, advice, guidance and effort managing the process for us was a key element to this successful outcome. We look forward to working with them again in the future as we consider future acquisitions to grow DRS as a part of the HiGro family of businesses.”

Clifford Newman
CEO, DRS
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“Goldenhill’s knowledge of the recruitment industry and nearly 20 years’ experience in expertly conducting negotiations in this industry was of significant value to us throughout the sale process. Their blend of industry acumen, global network of contacts combined with knowledge of local markets was a key element to this successful outcome.”

Günter Hilger
CEO, GECO
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“Goldenhill’s deep sector knowledge and nearly 20 years’ experience in negotiating transactions in the recruitment industry was an invaluable resource to us throughout the process. Their blend of industry knowledge, global network, deep financial literacy and commercial acumen added immense value at every stage.”

Robert MacGiolla Phadraig
CCO, Sigmar
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“We were pleased to work closely with Goldenhill during this process. Their ability to identify, approach and assist us to qualify suitable acquisition targets who were based in Latin America and serving customers in North America has been valuable to us as we moved through and successfully completed this process with Velocity Partners. Goldenhill has demonstrated commitment and flexibility in working with us and we look forward to continuing our working relationship with them.”

John Cotterell
CEO, Endava
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"Goldenhill’s ability to identify, approach and assist us to qualify suitable acquisition targets in the UK has been valuable to us as we moved through and successfully completed this process with Metadigm. They demonstrated commitment and flexibility in working with us and we look forward to continuing our working relationship with them.”

Eoin Goulding
CEO, Integrity360
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Insights

FEWER DEALS, STEADIER VALUATIONS: HRTECH M&A SIGNALS STABILISATION

HRTech saw 58 M&A transactions in Q2 2026, the lowest quarterly count in five quarters, yet mid-cap and small-cap revenue multiples recovered and the Goldenhill HRTech Index edged higher.

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AI HAS BROKEN THE CV: DEAL ACTIVITY ACCELERATES IN HIRING TECHNOLOGY

As AI erodes the résumé as a screening signal, Goldenhill has tracked 31 AI-enabled hiring-tool deals since January 2025, with disclosed deals at a c.9.6x median revenue multiple.

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THE SCARCE ASSET IN FINTECH ISN’T THE SOFTWARE. IT’S THE RECORD BEHIND IT.

FinTech companies are playing a pivotal role in reshaping the corporate landscape by actively investing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data and carbon market solutions providers.

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