M&A Advisory by Sector
Buyer appetite, valuation frameworks, and deal dynamics vary significantly by sector. Understanding what buyers in your sector care about — and what they will scrutinise — is the foundation of any well-prepared sale process.
Why sector matters in M&A
A technology business and a manufacturing business with identical EBITDA will sell for very different multiples — to very different buyers — through very different processes. Sector shapes everything in M&A: who the buyers are, what they pay attention to in due diligence, how they structure deals, and what they are willing to pay.
The guidance on these pages is specific to each sector — not generic M&A advice applied to every business. It reflects what we have learned from advising on transactions across these sectors, and what we know the most active buyers in each market are looking for right now.
Select your sector below for guidance specific to your industry.
Select your sector
17 sectors covered — from technology and healthcare to logistics and insurance.
Technology & SaaS
Sell your technology business to the right strategic or financial buyer.
View sector guideHealthcare & Life Sciences
Navigate the complexity of healthcare M&A with advisors who understand the regulatory and clinical dimensions.
View sector guideManufacturing & Industrials
Sell your manufacturing or industrial business to a buyer who understands what drives value in physical assets.
View sector guideFinancial Services
Sell your financial services business with advisors who understand regulatory, licensing, and institutional buyer dynamics.
View sector guideReal Estate & PropTech
M&A advisory for real estate service businesses, property management platforms, and PropTech companies.
View sector guideEnergy & Infrastructure
Sell your energy or infrastructure business to buyers who understand long-cycle assets and regulatory complexity.
View sector guideConsumer & Retail
Sell your consumer brand or retail business with advisors who understand brand equity, omnichannel dynamics, and buyer expectations.
View sector guideProfessional Services
Sell your professional services firm with advisors who understand people-business valuation and buyer expectations.
View sector guideLogistics & Supply Chain
Sell your logistics or supply chain business to buyers investing in the physical economy.
View sector guideMedia & Publishing
Sell your media or publishing business to buyers investing in audience, content, and digital transformation.
View sector guideEducation & EdTech
Sell your education business or EdTech platform to buyers investing in learning, workforce development, and digital education.
View sector guideHospitality & Leisure
Sell your hospitality or leisure business to buyers who understand brand, location, and experiential value.
View sector guideRecruitment & Staffing
Sell your recruitment or staffing business to buyers who understand the cyclicality and margin dynamics of the sector.
View sector guideConstruction & Engineering
Sell your construction or engineering business to buyers who understand project risk, bonding, and contract structures.
View sector guideFood & Beverage
Sell your food or beverage business to buyers investing in brands, provenance, and the future of food.
View sector guideInsurance
Sell your insurance business, MGA, or broker to buyers who understand regulated markets and distribution value.
View sector guideE-commerce & Digital Retail
Sell your e-commerce business to buyers who understand digital customer acquisition, contribution margin, and brand economics.
View sector guideYour sector not listed?
We advise businesses across all sectors. If your industry is not listed above, reach out directly — sector breadth is rarely a constraint on what we can do for you. We have advised transactions in sectors from aerospace to waste management.