Author: Piotr Piątosa

With over 25 years in the IT and software industry, Piotr is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of scaling technology businesses. He has held C-level leadership positions for more than 15 years, serving as VP/COO/CEO for multiple sectors at the global software houses like Comarch, Ailleron, Onwelo, and as CEO at international software vendors like Backscreen and Accevo. Beyond his operational leadership, Piotr possesses deep expertise in advising Private Equity funds through the full investment lifecycle. He has been directly involved in major PE-backed transformations, holding Non-Executive Board Member roles at Symfonia (MidEuropa Partners) and Software Mind (Enterprise Investors).

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Beyond the EBITDA multiple: a practitioner’s guide to uncovering value and risk in tech M&A due diligence

In private equity, successful tech acquisitions hinge on seeing beyond financials. True value and hidden risks lie in product strategy, tech architecture, partner ecosystems, and operational realities. This guide offers a practical framework for rigorous, operational due diligence, revealing a target company’s true state and highlighting an external consultant’s crucial role.

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