About Oliver Grigat

Oliver Grigat is Managing Director at Fortlane Partners in the Frankfurt office.


For over two decades, he has been supporting corporations, family businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and private equity investors in M&A and strategy projects—throughout the entire cycle of inorganic growth.


Before joining Fortlane Partners, Oliver was Director and Co-Head of the Frankfurt office at Oaklins Germany, where he led the Real Estate Software, and Industrial Automation sectors. His previous roles include serving as Investment Manager at Aareon AG, working in corporate development at Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, and being part of Accenture’s global Corporate Strategy/M&A team.


Oliver holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Wiesbaden Business School and a master’s degree in business Consulting from Wismar Business School.

Oliver Grigat
Oliver Grigat
Managing Director
Sell-Side Advisory, Buy-Side Advisory, Principal Investors and Private Equity, IT Services and Software
Frankfurt, Germany
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May 2026
Industrial Tech M&A Snapshot May 2026
The Industrial Tech M&A market in Europe is holding at an elevated level – with financial investors gaining prominence and domestic deals now accounting for the majority of transactions. Robotics valuations expanded to up to 6.0x EV/Sales driven by Physical AI momentum; Industrial Software multiples moderated to 13.5x EV/EBITDA. This snapshot by Oliver Grigat and the Fortlane Partners Industrial Tech M&A team covers key transactions – from KKR/Spectris (€5.6bn) and SoftBank/ABB Robotics (€4.6bn) to structural drivers including AI-driven industrial automation, cobot adoption amid labor shortages, and green automation across the DACH market.
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April 2026
M&A Industry Snapshot: The European PropTech and ConTech M&A market
The European PropTech and ConTech M&A market is regaining momentum, but under fundamentally changed dynamics. Capital has become more selective, strategic buyers are increasingly dominating transaction processes, and single-point solutions are losing relevance despite strong growth.This snapshot highlights a clear shift toward scalable SaaS platforms with recurring revenues, deep workflow integration, and strong data foundations. Buy-and-build strategies remain the primary growth lever for investors, while AI-enabled platforms combining operational data and automation capabilities are commanding increasing strategic premiums.As recent transactions such as the Consigli deal demonstrate, valuation is no longer driven by revenue alone, but by a company’s role within future platform ecosystems. As a result, well-positioned platforms benefit from an attractive exit environment, while demand for mid-market add-on acquisitions remains strong. 
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November 2025
Industrial Tech and Automation M&A
Industrial Tech and Automation are entering a new growth cycle, fueling increased investment and portfolio realignment among international buyers. Sector leaders are building a diverse ecosystem of digital and automation solutions – from advanced sensors and motion control to industrial software and robotics. This report examines how M&A is accelerating this shift, spotlighting the latest themes, multiples, and transaction momentum.
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