Post by Vishnu Amble

in spite of macro turbulence, successful #exits continue to take place as #corporate strategics continue to use cash and stock war chests to acquire #startups with #differentiated technology and customer relationships. Congratulations #Maryland-based Robert M. Lee and the Dragos, Inc. Team on the sale of the company to Accenture as the technology #consulting firms continue to scout and acquire specialized technology companies, especially in #cybersecurity, #aerospace and #defense / #nationalsecurity. Dragos, Inc. focuses on operational technology (OT) solutions to core and critical #infrastructure companies around the world. It was great to work with Anupam Singh of Aramco Ventures to invest in the company in 2020 and support its impressive scaling. Look for continued M&A as equity markets and corporate cash positions remain buoyant (but for how long as cost of debt also rises?). And another reason for fund managers to build good relationships with corporates as this remains a strong and stable avenue for exits. And yes, Maryland and the #DMV region are a solid and growing base for startups in #deeptech market segments that I see enduring throughout market cycles. #alternativeassets #privatemarkets #privateequity #venturecapital #fundmanagers #fundraising #institutionalinvestors #LPs #limitedpartners #capitalmarkets #acquisitions https://lnkd.in/egukx92b