This quarter’s CEOBarometer dives into the realities of a UK tech sector that entered 2025 expecting growth but is instead facing slower trading, elongated sales cycles, and selective capital. We explore the standouts bucking the trend - from ICT players like Wireless Logic to software innovators like Nervecentre and Origin - and unpack how AI adoption, capital market shifts, private equity’s “flight to quality,” and selective M&A are reshaping the landscape. The takeaway? In today’s market, success comes down to sharp positioning, clear focus, and strong execution.

Timestamps:

• 01:16 - Growth Outlook - Who’s outpacing the slowdown and how they’re doing it.


• 15:11 - AI in Action - MSPs transform with automation; vertical AI gains serious traction.


• 39:53 - Capital Markets - UK tech stocks surge; could Visma’s IPO land in London?


• 48.30 - Private Equity, Venture & Growth Capital - Premium deals for top performers despite cautious capital.


• 54:20 - M&A - Selective buyers, standout valuations, and SS&C’s £800m+ Calastone play.

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About this podcast

Our quarterly podcast offers a clear, strategic perspective on the forces shaping the UK tech sector—M&A, capital flows, valuations, AI, and more.

Hosted by Megabuyte’s Founder & Chairman, Ian Spence, and Megabuyte’s Head of Research & Consulting, Neel Arampatta, the CEOBarometer is designed for CxOs of scale-ups and mid-market companies who value depth over noise.

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