HRTech

Goldenhill are specialists in helping you buy or sell HRTech businesses.

If you are a HR technology company selling software or SaaS to businesses to support their human resources needs, we are the people you need for support with your mergers and acquisitions. We’ll help you throughout the whole sell-side or buy-side process.

HRTech Businesses Goldenhill International M&A Advisors

HRTech businesses we work with

We can help with your M&A transactions across all areas of HRTech, including:

  • Compensation and benefits software
  • Performance management software
  • Talent attraction software
  • Talent development software
  • Workforce management software
  • Tech-enabled HR Services
  • HR Software as a Service (SaaS)
HRtech in Business

HRTECH AND M&A

The M&A Trend in the HRTech sector is accelerating as digital transformation projects are starting up in recruiting, training, employee engagement, payroll and human capital management.

The key drivers behind this momentum include an increasingly tight labour market that places a premium on talent acquisition and a widening skills gap and generational shift that demands a new approach to today’s workplace.

Pursuing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an increasingly important strategy that can help HR Technology companies obtain skilled technology personnel and maintain a competitive advantage over their rivals.

HRtech in Business and Digitisation

HRTECH AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The HR industry is fast becoming technology-centric with many companies and organisations utilising technology to elevate hybrid working and develop smarter management solutions.

Remote working and recruiting practices has contributed to record-breaking levels of deal-making in the HRTech sector as businesses look to invest in digital workforce management tools.

Some of the key digital trends in the HRTech industry include the introduction of payroll automation, the use of HR virtual assistants, workflow automation, AI-powered HR analytics and Augmented Reality (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) for training and onboarding new employees.

Our Work in HR Tech

Our work in HRTech

The HRTech industry is rapidly advancing, with the development of new technologies. We are here to support our clients with this change, providing advisory services to sellers and buyers in M&A projects across the globe.

Our track record of international and cross-border transactions, including for LaunchPad and ROC, and with values ranging from $15 million to over $100 million, allows us to support our clients throughout the entire M&A process.

Additionally, our deep domain knowledge across software, services and data intensive sectors, with a specialised focus on HR technology, means we are positioned to navigate successful transactions in this industry.

HRTech insights

Our quarterly HRTech report gathers detailed insights about the sector, including M&A trends and transactions data. These reports allow you to keep abreast of industry developments and can help you make decisions about your own M&A plans.

HR TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

Q2 2024

M&A Review

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HR TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

Q1 2024

M&A Review

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Additional HRTech Information

Our quarterly HRTech index tracks the relative share price performance of the publicly listed companies in the industry.

Below you can also view the most active recent buyers in the sector:

Goldenhill’s HRTech Index HRTech Top Acquirers

Why partner with us?

Expertise

Over 30 years’ in-depth knowledge of the HRTech sector, both operationally and transactionally.

Relationships

Our global network and proprietary CRM mean we know the best potential buyers and sellers.

Partner-led

Our partners work collaboratively and globally and are your trusted M&A advisors.

HRTech Businesses Goldenhill International M&A Advisors

Our Partners

  • Have over 30 years’ specialist knowledge in the HRTech sector
  • All have technology backgrounds and have worked operationally in businesses like yours, not just with mergers and acquisitions
  • Understand how your business works, inside and out and know the issues you face
  • Find the M&A opportunities for you and advise on how to make the most of them
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Recent Deals

Recent HRTech Articles

In our articles, we discuss the latest topics influencing the HRTech industry and driving M&A activity.

CAN THE USE OF AI BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN DE&I INITIATIVES AND HRTECH?

January 2022

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AI IN TALENT SELECTION IS DRIVING CONSOLIDATION IN TALENT ACQUISITION TECHNOLOGY

January 2022

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Testimonials

"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

"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 was evident at every step, and their expertise significantly contributed to the overall positive outcome of the deal."

James Butcher
CEO, Supply Pilot

"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

"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

“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

“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

"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

“The Goldenhill team was of great help throughout the process that resulted with this 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

"Goldenhills focus in the global Fintech sector, their relevant business and transaction experience and strong relationships with the key buyers in Fintech space in both Europe and North America were our reasons for selecting them for this process. This resulted in the successful sale of the Communica business to Dynamo Software."

Ian Murrin
Communica

"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

“We were delighted to work with Goldenhill during this process which has resulted with this successful sale to MJ Hudson. We chose to work with Goldenhill because of their focus in the global Fintech sector, their relevant business and transaction experience and strong relationships with the key buyers in Fintech space in both Europe and North America which ultimately resulted in this transaction with MJ Hudson. Amaces and MJ Hudson both operate within the asset management market and both have strong, compatible cultures. The logical next step was to combine forces for the benefit of all our clients.”

Aidan Dennis and James Economides
Co-founders, Amaces

“Working with Goldenhill during this process resulted in a successful acquisition. We chose to work with them because of their focus in the Fintech sector, their relevant business and transaction experience and international reach which ultimately resulted in the acquisition of Market Connect. The integration of the Market Connect products and services with Infront solutions will provide great value to our customers.”

Kristian Nesbak
CEO, Infront

“We chose to work with Goldenhill because of their focus in the Fintech sector, their relevant business and transaction experience and strong relationships with the key buyers in Fintech space. This resulted in the transaction with Gresham, who have strategic plans for our combined organisation and remain committed to delivering innovative products, excellent support and industry expertise to our customers.”

Phil Boland
CEO, B2

“We value Goldenhill’s expertise and experience, especially in the Fintech sector, and it was a pleasure to work closely once again with them during this transaction.”

Justin Wheatley
CEO, StatPro

“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

“Goldenhill’s industry knowledge, advise, 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

“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

“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

“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

"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

"We selected Goldenhill in our sale process due to their knowledge of and transaction experience in the HRTech sector, their cross-Atlantic presence and their relationships with the key players in the sector worldwide. We are pleased to say this resulted in the sale to OutMatch."

Will Hamilton
CEO, LaunchPad

"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 Recruitment

"We were pleased to work closely with Goldenhill during this process which has resulted in this successful sale to OutMatch. We chose to work with Goldenhill in our sale process due to their knowledge of and transaction experience in the HRTech sector, their cross-Atlantic presence and their relationships with the key players in the sector worldwide."

Will Hamilton
LaunchPad, CEO

"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

“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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CONTACT US

If you are ready to buy or sell your next HRTech business or have a question about how we can help you, get in touch.

Philip Albright

Partner
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Kevin O’Neill

Partner
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