Megabuyte CEOBarometer - October 2024 update

In addition to our customary monthly updates, this month’s show has an AI flavour as we analyse the latest product announcements from key players, revealing what they signal about AI adoption trends and spotlighting three critical takeaways. Meanwhile, in our monthly analysis of share prices, valuations and corporate activity: After a positive summer for share prices in the UK tech sector, September was disappointing with flat prices, in line with the UK market but underperforming a resurgent US market. Deal activity was also muted, with a 25% year-on-year drop across all categories. Private equity was particularly quiet after a very busy August; venture capital remained depressed, especially at either end of the size spectrum; and M&A numbers were soft, although we anticipate a tsunami of pre-budget deals in October and November. About this podcast The CEOBarometer podcast is a monthly publication hosted by Ian Spence, Founder and Chairman of Megabuyte. In each episode, Ian provides expert analysis of key trends in UK tech M&A, capital markets, private equity, and venture capital, and explores their implications for the boards of UK tech companies. Megabuyte supports UK scale-up and mid-market Software and ICT Services companies to develop robust growth strategies, understand their competitive landscape and customer sentiment, benchmark their financial performance and valuation, and identify and track M&A targets. Learn how at www.megabuyte.com or search ‘Megabuyte for CxOs’. Skip to: News Analysis 00m 48s Capital Markets 10m 23s Private Equity 13m 02s Venture & Growth Capital 18m 59s M&A 22m 48s