Integration Model Key
Decentralized Brand & leadership preserved; no central integration
Full Integration Rebranded & absorbed into acquirer platform
Equity Partnership Brand preserved; owners reinvest equity into platform
Vertical Focus Only acquires within a specific regulated industry
AI-First Embeds AI agents post-acquisition; technology-led thesis
Tuck-in Bolt-on to existing platform for geography/capability

Profiles based on public disclosures, press releases, and trade publications. Deal counts are approximate. Last updated March 2026.