Blog | UK
Jan 19, 2024

What 2023 told us about marcoms M&A

What sort of year was 2023 for deal making? Lack-lustre some might say on first reading. If we look at the number of transactions – and the trend...

Blog | UK
Dec 22, 2023

How to spot an M&A jargon head

We love what we do at Waypoint, and with passion come blind spots! We laugh at parts of the investment community we brush up against because...

Blog | UK
Common Interest
Sep 28, 2023

Why new holding company Common Interest is truly something different

New holdco Common Interest launched with a headline-worthy acquisition. Jim Houghton explains why we should take notice of this newcomer...

Blog | UK
Technology services firms: the hidden gems of the software M&A world
Sep 25, 2023

Technology services firms: the hidden gems of the software M&A world

Martin Ward explains what tech services businesses can do to make themselves attractive in a market in often dominated by SaaS companies...

Blog | UK
What's on the horizon for Challenger agencies?
Sep 19, 2023

As Brainlabs sets out its ambitions, what’s on the horizon for other Challenger agencies?

Matt Lacey looks at the latest funding announcement from Brainlabs and the importance of scale to the Challenger agencies...

Data | UK
Challenger groups tracker
Sep 4, 2023

Challenger Groups Tracker

Waypoint Partners has analysed the fast-growing agencies making waves in the marketing services world in 2023– a cohort that’s increasingly referred to as Challengers.

Blog | UK
How to get institutional investors on board
Aug 3, 2023

How to get institutional investors on board

Jim Houghton covers off what agencies need to know and do if they’re looking to secure private equity funding. Read more...

Blog | UK
M&A
Jun 6, 2023

Where next for PE firms with major investments in the marketing services sector?

Matt Lacey looks at The Brandtech Group acquisition of Jellyfish and what this might mean for the marketing services sector.

Blog | UK
Will Chat GPT replace M&A advisors
Apr 3, 2023

Will Chat GPT replace M&A advisors? Not anytime soon.

Jim Houghton tests Chat GPT to evaluate its answers to 'standard' questions and processes that are typical of an M&A scenario. Read more...

Blog | UK
M&A - what makes for a good buyer?
Dec 15, 2022

What makes for a good buyer? Our M&A checklist

Being a good buyer can make the difference between a deal that brings long-term value and one that disappoints.

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