IndustryTechnology, Media, and Telecommunication

Embracing digital life

Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) industries form the foundation of our modern lives. Providing digital infrastructure and platforms, and enabling devices, content and applications, they are the backbone of today's and tomorrow's societies and businesses.

 

While in constant disruption to sustain growth and deliver shareholder value, these three sectors serve as catalysts for the wider economy – facilitating social exchange, bridging cultural gaps, and driving technological advancements. Furthermore, TMT companies and their offerings play a key role in every transformational journey and are pivotal in promoting sustainable change.

 

We understand these challenges and are committed to helping clients navigate this dynamic landscape. The comprehensive support we offer ensures they remain competitive and innovative in ever-evolving markets. Our expertise spans three key services: Strategy, M&A, and Transformation. By leveraging our deep industry knowledge and project experience, we help clients solve complex challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.

What's new?Latest updates in Technology, Media, and Telecommunication

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Brochure
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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FLPside Briefing
February 2026
Escaping the AI PoC Graveyard:Why Boards Must Shift AI from Innovation to Capital Allocation
Across industries, boards are asking the same question: “We’ve invested heavily in AI pilots—why isn’t more of it showing up in the P&L?”
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January 2026
The Fortlane Partners CES 2026 Executive Briefing
At CES 2026, innovation clearly shifted from experimentation to execution. AI is becoming a core operating layer, influencing business models, value chains, and governance at scale. This briefing outlines five trends shaping European transformation agendas, from Industrial AI as the operating system to robotics entering the productivity mainstream. As agentic AI systems gain autonomy, governance, architecture, compliance, and talent models emerge as critical factors for scalable execution, competitiveness, and sustainable ROI.

X"At the forefront of disruption and change, we help TMT companies adapt and transform towards future-proof and sustainable business models."

Serge Hoffmann, Managing Director at Fortlane Partners

DealsTransactions that we successfully helped to complete

With over 300 international sell-side and buy-side transactions totaling in excess of 15 billion euros in the last ten years alone, we are one of the most successful mid-market M&A firms. This success is founded on our sector expertise and excellent process management, valued by financial investors and corporate clients alike. Fortlane Partners focuses on classic technology segments such as software, IT service, telecommunications providers and suppliers, and cable companies, as well as on new, disruptive segments such as marketplaces, eCommerce, tech-enabled business services, eLearning, IoT or eHealth.

contact the teamMeet our experts in Technology, Media, and Telecommunication

Serge Hoffmann
Managing Director
Strategy and Growth, Technology, Media, and Telecommunication, IT Services and Software, Consumer Goods and Retail
Dr. Adelin Trusculescu
Managing Director
Debt and Capital Advisory, Sell-Side Advisory, Buy-Side Advisory, Principal Investors and Private Equity, IT Services and Software
Dr. Herbert Werle
Managing Director
Sell-Side Advisory, Buy-Side Advisory, Portfolio Strategy and Buy & Build, Technology, Media, and Telecommunication, IT Services and Software
Armin Raffalski
Partner
Change Management, Organizational Performance and People, Technology, Media, and Telecommunication, IT Services and Software, Public Sector
Gerrit Bückins
Principal
Due Diligence, Principal Investors and Private Equity, Technology, Media, and Telecommunication, IT Services and Software
Jasper von Woedtke
Principal
Performance Improvement, Organizational Performance and People, Technology, Media, and Telecommunication, IT Services and Software

Ready for tomorrow?Get in touch and see how our team can help you.