At this link please find a list of suggested acquisition priorities in 2026 for a group of 15 leading technology companies—including Anthropic, Apple, Deloitte, Hexagon, Illumina, Intel, NTT Data Services, NXP Semiconductors, Okta, OpenAI, ResMed, The Trade Desk, Salesforce, Unity Software, and Workday. The list highlights a small number of practical acquisition lenses for each, grounded in current market dynamics and real execution experience of experts within our firm. The perspectives aren’t predictions or recommendations; rather, they’re intended to spark conversation around where disciplined, strategic M&A can help accelerate execution, strengthen defensibility, or shape the next phase of growth. If any of these themes resonate with what you’re seeing in your own business, please reach out – we’d welcome the chance to compare notes!
Best to you in 2026 –
Kelly Porter
Lead Managing Partner
Woodside Capital Partners
Woodside Capital Partners is a leading corporate finance advisory firm for tech companies in M&A and financings in the $30M –$500M enterprise value segment. The firm has worked with extraordinary entrepreneurs and investors since 2001, providing ultra-personalized service to its clients. Our team has global vision and reach, and has completed hundreds of successful engagements. We have deep industry knowledge and extensive domain and transaction experience in these and other sectors: Artificial Intelligence, CyberSecurity, HR Tech, Digital Advertising and Marketing, Autonomous Vehicles, ADAS, Computer Vision, Aerospace and Defense, CloudTech, Enterprise Software, IT Services, Information Security, FinTech, Internet of Things, Networking / Infrastructure, Robotics, Semiconductors, Quantum, Energy Storage, Digital Health & Virtual Care, Diagnostic, Medical Devices & Precision Medicine, Healthcare IT & Data Analytics Platforms, AI & Automation in Clinical Decision Support, Revenue Cycle Management & Financial Ops, Behavioral & Mental Health Tech, Value-Based Care & Preventive/Wellness Platforms, Healthcare Infrastructure & Cybersecurity. Woodside Capital Partners is a specialist in cross-border transactions, and has extensive relationships among venture capitalists, private equity investors, and corporate executives from Global 1000 companies.
Questions? Please contact Kelly Porter, Lead Managing Partner, Woodside Capital Partners at kelly.r.porter@woodsidecap.com.