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At Drake Star, our experienced bankers are at the forefront of industry insights and expertise. Regularly sought after by the media, they provide insightful evaluations of current topics shaping the financial landscape. Our reports and research are frequently covered by leading media outlets. Explore this page for a curated collection of media coverage featuring our experts' perspectives and analyses. Stay updated on the latest developments by following us on LinkedIn. Join us as we navigate the ever-evolving world of tech M&A together.

If you have questions or are interested in an interview with one of our experts, reach out to: 

Jan Deahl, Head of Marketing: jan.deahl(at)drakestar.com

Sophie Dechansreiter, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager: sophie.dechansreiter(at)drakestar.com

Most recent interviews and media coverage: 

Julian Riedlbauer, Partner at Drake Star, joined the DealCircle Podcast "Close the Deal" with host Kai Hesselmann to talk about his career path, Drake Star as a firm and all things software M&A (in German): 

Sam Levy, Partner at Drake Star, sat down with Joey Pinz at IT Nation to talk about his triathlon passion, his expertise in MSP transactions and what is essential for a successful transaction in the space: 

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Michael Metzger, Managing Partner at Drake Star, recently joined the Pocketgamer.biz Podcast with Peggy Anne Salz, and special co-host Craig Chapple to share insights from our Global Gaming Report Q3 2024: 

Gründerszene (German, part 1): Better call Julian: Beim Exit geht es um Momentum – ein Experte verrät, wann Startups verkaufen sollten 
Gründerszene (German, part 2): Berater verrät: Das muss ich Gründern abtrainieren, bevor sie bei Investoren pitchen

More media coverage 
20 Dec 2024
HR Tech

HR leaders must align tech adoption with strategic organizational goals: Drake Star | Unleash
29 Jul 2024
Digital Media Gaming

Drake Star Sees Gaming M&A Activity Increase for Third Consecutive Quarter | Gamesmarkt
10 Jul 2024
Digital Services

Channel Digest: M&A shows no signs of slowing down | IT EUROPA
27 Mar 2024

Käufer sind vorsichtiger geworden | VC Magazin
11 Mar 2024
Digital Media SportsTech and Fitness

Sports tech market generates US$37bn in mergers, acquisitions and financing during 2023 | SportsPro Media
04 Mar 2024
Software/SaaS HR Tech

Drake Star co-founder: How HR’s evolution is driving a very active HR tech M&A market | Unleash
28 Feb 2024
Digital Media

Game M&A hit $11.8B in 2023, lowest since 2019 | Quantum Tech Partners | GamesBeat
19 Feb 2024
FinTech Software/SaaS Digital Media Digital Services

Insider #154: Buycycle, Secjur, Sorare, Fuchs & Eule, Acto, Heyflow, Octomind, Jupus, DoInstruct | Deutsche Startups
06 Feb 2024
HR Tech

HR Tech Podcast: Diving Into HR Tech M&A | Chad & Cheese Podcast
06 Feb 2024
FinTech Software/SaaS Digital Media Digital Services

Nach der IPO-Flaute: Diese Tech-Börsengänge erwarten uns 2024 | t3n
24 Jan 2024
Digital Media

Closed game deals hit record in 2023 but deal activity mixed in Q4 | Drake Star | VentureBeat
17 Jan 2024
FinTech Software/SaaS

Neujahrsgespräch: „2023 war rückblickend ein Transformationsjahr“ | VC Magazin

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