1、Drake Star Securities LLC is regulated by FINRA and is a member of SIPC.All securities in the UK,are transacted through Drake Star UK Limited(FRN 942020)an appointed representative of Kession Capital Ltd(FRN 582160)which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct AuthorityThe Drake Star Pa

2、rtners Global Digital Services team is pleased to present the 9thedition of our quarterly Digital Services Report.This provides updates on industry happenings such as important news and events,mergers and acquisitions activity,and insights into the present and future trends impacting major areas of

3、investment within the industry,including:DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CLOUD MIGRATION TECH-ENABLED SERVICES SECURITY SERVICES BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE&DATA ANALYTICS+49 173 +33 6 87 99 05 +44 777 305 2247 +1 646 245 35503Q3 has seen significant deal momentum with landmark transactions across several Digital

4、Services verticals.The need for digital transformation and cost-efficiency continues to fuel demand for Digital Services,which enable companies to remain competitive in todays volatile climate.Overall,activity in the space saw an uptick from Q2,with 305+M&A deals&$10.0bn+disclosed and 280+fundraises

5、&$3.5bn+disclosed in Q3 20231,including:CoreMedia acquired BySide&Smarkio for an undisclosed amount,advised by Drake Star Partners Bain&Company acquired Max Kelsen for an undisclosed amount Tietoevry acquired MentorMate for an undisclosed amount Inetum acquired Proceed,47 Quai and Viseos Microsoft D

6、ynamics business for an undisclosed amount Denodo raised$336m of development capital from TPG Josys raised$92.7m of Series B funding from Global Brain and Globis Capital Partners MediaMint raised an undisclosed amount of development capital from Everstone Capital and Recognize PartnersAs interest ra