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Marketing and Ad Tech M&A Target Sectors

Out of the 406 M&A deals in the MarTech sector seen in the first six months of 2026, the top eight subsectors accounted for 98% of these transactions. Sellers in the CRM and Web and Email Marketing & Measurement subsectors accounted for 38% and 26% of deal volumes, respectively. Meanwhile, sellers in the Content Management subsector accounted for 7% of transaction volumes. Furthermore, sellers in the Advertising Enablement, Market Intelligence & Customer Data, and Digital Marketing Services subsectors attracted interest from buyers. Notably, acquirers are increasingly targeting Online Marketing & E-Commerce companies and Industry-Specific Application developers, as their expertise in digital customer acquisition and deep vertical domain knowledge create clear pathways to building leading market positions. 

Valuations

Compare value multiples of MarTech targets with public companies in the sector. 

Deal Flow

Take a look at the M&A activity in the marketing and ad technology sector.

Geography

An increasing number of international buyers are looking for MarTech targets with game-changing solutions.