WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Richard Veal
CEO, Tourism Media

Together we did it! The deal is closed and we are now engaged in a constructive planning process. Everyone is excited by the possibilities. Thank you much for all your help in getting this across the line. It was a pleasure to work with you.

Jeremy Burr
Managing Partner at Spotlight Equity Partners

“The CIM you and your team pulled together was one of the best we’ve seen – it’s clear you know the sort of information an experienced buyer focused on software company acquisitions wants to know. “

Jonathan Sposato
CEO at PicMonkey

“It takes village to sell a startup. You are the village medicine man, concocting the M&A magic. Thanks for the excellent guidance that you and your team provided in our process.”

Tore Hofstad
Non Executive Director at Tourism Media Group

“Thank you, excellent work with all the involved parties. Looking forward to completing our next deal with you”

Ari Salonen
CEO at Midaxo

“We owe you a great deal of gratitude. Thank you for offering adult supervision and being a guardian angel on our side during the crucial negotiations.”

William Carleton
Attorney at McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren

“Having a pro like you driving from the seller side made it easy for everyone. Here’s to the next deal.”

Rick Cole
CEO at Cell Systems

“Nat, I’ve learned a great deal working with you and really appreciate you as a person and professional in your field. You will be my first call on my next deal.”

Steven Myhill-Jones
CEO at Latitude Geographics

“Nat, thanks for all your leadership and guidance. It's been a pleasure working with you and we are grateful for your knowledge, experience and approach. “

Recent transactions

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Cell Systems + AnaBios: Continuing the Growth Story

Congratulations to Cell Systems on its transaction with AnaBios. We’re excited to see the combined platform expand access to high-quality human primary cells and media for translational research.
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TechStrat’s former client ABC Legal has been acquired by Gridiron Capital

On August 14, 2025, Gridiron Capital announced it has acquired ABC Legal Services, a leading national provider of service of process and court filing solutions, from Aquiline Capital Partners. The partnership brings additional capital and sector expertise to accelerate ABC Legal’s growth in tech-enabled legal services.
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TechStrat Q2 Tech M&A Market Update

TechStrat has closed four transactions in recent months and has three more under LOI with a few clients coming to market. Contrary to the headlines claiming that today’s market is "discerning" and biased toward mega-deals, we’re seeing a far more nuanced—and active—tech M&A ecosystem.
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DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT – TECHSTRAT CLIENT COGNITS ACQUIRED BY HTEC

TechStrat is pleased to share the successful completion of the sale of Cognits to HTEC, a global, AI-first digital engineering company. TechStrat acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Cognits.
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DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT – TECHSTRAT CLIENT INTEGRA MEDICAL CONSULTING RECEIVES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FROM MDPANEL

MDpanel, backed by Aquiline, has continued to expand internationally through a strategic investment in Canadian firm Integra.  Integra is a technology enabled medical evaluation (IME) provider based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT – TECHSTRAT CLIENT INSIGHT ENGINE ACQUIRED BY HDATA

HData, provider of regulatory data solutions, has acquired Insight Engine from Advanced Energy United. TechStrat acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Advanced Energy and Insight Engine.
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Nat Burgess on Gorillacast – raising the right amount of capital, and building toward a successful exit

Nat just returned from Finland with jet lag, a full notebook, and something more important—clarity.
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TechStrat acts as exclusive advisor to Gridline in their acquisition of Shell’s Telematics Business

Gridline INC., a leading provider of telematics and data solutions, has announced the strategic acquisition of the Shell Telematics business. TechStrat acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Gridline in the transaction.
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We see M&A as a powerful tool for growth

We specialize in midmarket technology transactions.
And we only put senior dealmakers on the job.

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A Seattle-based M&A FIRM with a global outlook

TechStrat is an advisory firm that helps technology companies grow through M&A. Through our work, we are transforming the tech landscape, improving careers, and enhancing organizations.

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We see M&A as a powerful tool for growth

We specialize in midmarket technology transactions.
And we only put senior dealmakers on the job.

Learn more

A Seattle-based M&A FIRM with a global outlook

TechStrat is an advisory firm that helps technology companies grow through M&A. Through our work, we are transforming the tech landscape, improving careers, and enhancing organizations.

Learn more

WHAT SETS US APART?

Our Process

Creating and executing an M&A strategy requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes legal, financial and management expertise.

Our Values

We help clients open new chapters in their lives and create opportunities for others. When a deal closes, we want you to say, “I’m glad I did that.”

Our EXPERIENCE

In our 20 year history we have closed over 100 transactions with Microsoft, Google, Intel, Accenture, and other leading strategic and financial buyers.

Team

Nat Burgess

FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

Nat Burgess, founder of TechStrat has been an M&A adviser since 1989, angel investor and startup mentor since 1994, and a licensed attorney since 1998.

Michael Bolotin

PARTNER

Michael joined TechStrat in 2017 as a senior associate, supporting clients through all stages of the M&A process.

Ed Ossie

Sector Advisor

Ed joined the TechStrat advisory committee in 2016 as a sector professional, and expanded his role in 2018 to include direct participation in client engagements.

Steven Myhill-Jones

Sector Advisor, GIS

Steven Myhill-Jones founded Latitude Geographics, a pioneering software company in the GIS market, and served as the company’s president and CEO through its growth and development.

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