Growing investment interest from strategic purchasers and portfolio companies backed by private equity drove the ecosystem's merger and acquisition volume to an all-time high in 2022.

Our Salesforce Sector Review aims to provide you with the latest insights into M&A trends within this partner ecosystem. It explores the implications for dealmaking and value creation from 2020 to 2023[H1] and offers a forward-looking outlook to help your enterprise navigate inorganic growth opportunities.

The Salesforce Sector Review's salient features include:

1. An outline of the Salesforce ecosystem that includes talks on the newest partner program and opportunities for Salesforce partners to develop.

2. Analysis of the geographic distribution of targets and acquirers, with an emphasis on patterns pertaining to the rise of new markets and the US market's dominance.

3. Analysis of recent international M&A transactions with a focus on valuation factors. We present a comparison of S&P 500 multiples, IT consulting firms, and GTD’s exclusive market findings.

4. Profiles of prospective investors and buyers divided into five main buyer categories. We give a sample list of representative businesses and explore their unique needs and preferences.

5. A comparison of private equity/PE-backed portfolio firms and strategic investors, as well as a thorough analysis of the reasons behind the transactions.

6. Comprehensive examination of the strategic factors influencing M&A activity, including a look at the Salesforce capabilities that acquirers have been pursuing in recent years.

In addition to offering a thorough assessment of the existing situation, the Salesforce Sector Review gives your company insightful information on potential future inorganic development prospects.