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Our startup handles a lot of user data. What privacy, security, or compliance documentation will acquirers expect us to provide (e.g., GDPR policies, SOC 2 certification)?

iMerge Advisors

Risk Assessments and Breach History Risk Assessments Internal or third-party assessments of your data security posture, including any mitigation plans. Access Logs and Audit Trails Evidence that access to sensitive data is monitored and restricted on a need-to-know basis.

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Simplifying Decryption With Cisco’s Secure Firewall 7.7

Cisco: M&A

June 19, 2025 Leave a Comment Security Simplifying Decryption With Cisco’s Secure Firewall 7.7 6 min read Gurdeep Gill Decryption is a fundamental pillar in combating modern cyber threats, empowering organizations to scrutinize encrypted web traffic and reveal concealed risks.

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The TRADE predictions series 2024: Fixed income, innovation and electronification

The TRADE

Legislation will also feature highly as firms prepare for DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), where compliance is expected by early 2025. With an abundance of data now available, there’s a shift towards using these vast datasets to inform pre-trade decision-making, thereby enhancing market strategies and risk assessment.

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Are there any legal or regulatory approvals we might need to sell our tech company that I might not be anticipating (such as antitrust clearance or CFIUS for a foreign buyer)?

iMerge Advisors

How to Prepare: Proactive Steps for Founders To avoid delays or deal fatigue, founders should work with their M&A advisor and legal counsel to: Conduct a pre-sale regulatory risk assessment Map out data flows, IP ownership, and export control classifications Identify any foreign ownership or control in the buyers structure Review customer contracts (..)

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The TRADE predictions series 2025: Artificial intelligence

The TRADE

We have seen early applications of GenAI in the areas of market observability, risk assessment and operational efficiency. In 2025, organisations will be looking to scale the use cases that have shown the greatest potential. This growth is projected to continue into 2025, fuelled by a steady increase of credit e-trading.

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How Technology Is Transforming the Role of Business Brokers in 2025

Lake Country Advisors

In 2025, digital tools, artificial intelligence, and automation are making transactions faster, more efficient, and more secure. Business brokers who use advanced analytics gain a competitive edge by making informed decisions based on real-time market trends, buyer behavior, and financial risk assessments.

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