Technology M&A Transactions

Peter Finn quoted in, “Warehouse automation M&A shifts to data as 2021 hardware buyers exit,” Mergermarket

BGL Managing Director Peter Finn, who leads the firm’s activities in Industrial Technology investment banking, was recently quoted in a Mergermarket article entitled, “Warehouse automation M&A shifts to data as 2021 hardware buyers exit.”

In the article, Peter discusses the shift in how byers are valuing warehouse automation companies, acquirers are increasingly rewarded businesses with demonstrated deployments, attractive unit economics, and limited integration risk rather than simply differentiated technology.

BGL’s Industrial Technology investment banking professionals have extensive global transaction experience, valuable relationships, and knowledge across the industrial technology ecosystem, including automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and electronic components.

Read the full article on the Mergermarket website (subscription required).

IMN SFR/BTR Property Management Forum 2026

IMN SFR BTR Property Management Forum WEB

IMN SFR/BTR Property Management Forum brings together property management professionals, investors, operators, and technology providers to explore industry trends, operational strategies, and innovations shaping the single-family rental and build-to-rent sectors.

BGL Managing Director Brandon Dobell will be attending the conference and available to share insights on emerging trends and M&A opportunities across property technology, property management, and related services within the single-family rental market.

BGL’s Real Estate & Property Technology team has a 25-year track record of advising companies solving complex industry challenges. Our clients benefit from our enduring global relationships and deep industry insights which span the entirety of the real estate & property technology continuum across the residential, multi-family, and commercial real estate landscape.

Black Hat USA 2026

Black Hat USA 2026 is a leading cybersecurity event bringing together security professionals, researchers, and technology leaders for expert-led training, technical sessions, and industry networking.

BGL Managing Director Brian Thom will be attending and look forward to discussing industry trends and opportunities in cybersecurity, information security, and related technology markets.

BGL’s Technology investment banking team expertise spans a broad range of subsectors that enable agility and resilience—from AI-native DevOps lifecycles to hybrid cloud orchestration. Our deep understanding of the transition to “data-product” foundations allows us to provide unmatched advisory to companies building the backbone of the modern technology stack.

BGL Advises ShipSigma

ShipSigma has received a majority Investment from Inverness Graham

Client Description

Founded in 2018, ShipSigma has become a leading parcel and supply-chain optimization partner for small and medium-sized enterprises. Powered by AI and more than 20 billion parcel and less-than-truckload data points, ShipSigma analyzes each customer’s shipping profile, including volumes, package dimensions, weights, destinations, and service levels—to identify and execute opportunities for greater efficiency and savings. The company combines proprietary cost modeling with carrier expertise to optimize contracts and automate invoice audits. Additionally, ShipSigma helps customers right-size their packaging and assess the structure and location of their distribution networks. These operational improvements can reduce packaging material, increase the number of parcels carried per vehicle, and shorten the distance between inventory and customers, thereby lowering total transportation spend while reducing resource consumption and miles traveled per package.

BGL Announces ShipSigma Receives Majority Investment from Inverness Graham

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce ShipSigma, an AI-powered parcel solutions platform that uses proprietary data and advanced analytics to help businesses lower shipping costs while improving the efficiency of their supply chains, has received a majority investment from Inverness Graham, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm. BGL’s Technology and Information & Tech-Enabled Services investment banking teams served as the exclusive financial advisor to ShipSigma in the transaction. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Transaction Details

The investment by Inverness Graham will help drive continued innovation of ShipSigma’s AI-powered technology, which transforms enormous volumes of parcel data into actionable decisions about packaging and distribution network design. Inverness Graham’s experience partnering with founder-led businesses and building market-leading platforms will help ShipSigma reach its next phase of growth.

About BGL’s Technology and Information & Tech-Enabled Services Investment Banking Teams

BGL’s Technology and Information & Tech-Enabled Services investment banking teams have extensive experience across several sectors including vertical software, supply chain management, healthcare information technology, and information & tech-enabled services. Our clients benefit from our enduring relationships, deep industry insights, and extensive transaction experience.

To learn more about BGL’s recent transactions, visit our Transactions page.

Michael Magruder quoted in, “Manufacturing tech sees rising capital investment,” Axios PRO

BGL Managing Director Michael Magruder, who co-leads the firm’s Industrial & Manufacturing Software investment banking practice, is quoted in an Axios Pro article entitled, “Manufacturing tech sees rising capital investment.”

In the article, Michael shares why manufacturing tech investment is surging as AI startups automate production and the industry rebounds. The trend reflects a broader shift as AI reshapes how manufacturers use technology and investors evaluate software businesses. Capital is rapidly flowing to platforms with deep domain expertise, proprietary data and modern architecture.

BGL’s Industrial & Manufacturing Software investment banking team has a 20-year track record of advising companies focused on software applications used by manufacturers and other asset-intensive industries to optimize the performance of plants, equipment, and other production resources.

Read the full article on the Axios Pro website (subscription required).

Jason Myler quoted in, “Why Wall Street isn’t buying restaurant tech,” Restaurant Business

BGL Managing Director Jason Myler, who leads the firm’s Restaurant & Retail Software investment banking team, is quoted in an article published by Restaurant Business Online examining why public market investors have cooled on restaurant technology companies.

In the article, Jason says the restaurant technology sector is facing a moment of reset. With investors focused on profitability and operators more selective in their technology decisions, the next phase of growth will favor platforms that can demonstrate clear value, scalability, and durable financial performance.

To read all of Jason’s insights on the current restaurant technology landscape, visit the Restaurant Business Online website (subscription required).

The 2026 Single Family Rental Forum (East)

The 2026 Single Family Rental Forum (East) is one of the largest gatherings of professionals in the single-family rental industry, bringing together owner/operators, institutional groups, property managers, and service providers to learn about the trends driving the industry forward.

BGL Managing Director Brandon Dobell will be attending the conference and available to discuss opportunities across the real estate and property technology and services continuum, along with trends in proptech, property management, field services, fix & flip, and brokerage M&A and capital raising in the single-family rental market.

BGL Welcomes Brian Thom as a Managing Director in Technology

Infrastructure software investment banking professional Brian Thom

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Thom as a Managing Director within its Technology investment banking vertical. Brian will establish and lead the firm’s investment banking activities in Infrastructure Software and Cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the growing intersection of these sectors and artificial intelligence.

“Brian has a proven track record of deal origination, execution, and relationship management in the technology sector. His deep sector expertise will help to further bolster our best-in-class team, and he will be a great resource for our clients at a time when emerging technological advancements driven by AI are precipitating rapid changes in both infrastructure and security,” said Scott Mattson, Head of BGL’s Technology vertical. “We are excited to welcome him to BGL and look forward to his contributions to the firm.”

Brian has over 20 years of investment banking and related financial advisory experience with an emphasis on the infrastructure and cybersecurity sectors. Prior to joining BGL, Brian was at Jefferies, where he focused on strategic advisory and capital-raising transactions. His experience spans the evolution of the software stack, providing him with a unique perspective on how AI-native workflows are redefining the requirements for modern enterprise infrastructure and data protection.

“BGL is well-known for its deep sector expertise, strong execution capabilities, and the overall momentum of its technology M&A advisory platform,” said Thom, who is based in San Francisco. “I’m looking forward to joining this accomplished team and continuing to deliver strong results for our clients.”

Brian holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.