We discuss the reasons why companies do M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) and review the recent acquisitions in the tech space. Also, we talk about the M&A scene in 2020 vs 2019 and themes of 2020 acquisitions. Following are the acquisitions we analyze:
1. Facebook buying Giphy
2. Microsoft buying Affirmed Networks, Softmotive, and Metaswitch Networks
3. Apple buying NextVR
4. Zoom buying Keybase
5. Intel buying Moovit
6. Verizon buying BlueJeans