IP M&A / "IP Investment Banking"
What’s up everyone,
I feel like this sub spends 99% of its time obsessing over BB/EB IB or mega-fund PE, but I’ve been looking into the IP (Intellectual Property) M&A and valuation space lately. Firms like Ocean Tomo, Houlihan Lokey’s Tech+IP group, and some of the specialized boutiques seem to be doing some interesting work, especially with the AI boom.
One thing that’s been bugging me: I see people at places like Ocean Tomo labeling themselves as "Intellectual Property Investment Banking." Let's be real, is that even a thing? It feels like a stretch to call it "IB" when a lot of the work seems like specialized valuation or litigation support. Is it actually deal-side M&A, or is it just a fancy title for technical consulting?
A few things I’m curious about:
- The "IP IB" Label: Is this just marketing fluff, or are these guys actually running M&A processes that compete with TMT groups?
- Deal Flow/Outlook: With AI and deep tech becoming the main drivers of M&A, do you guys see this niche exploding, or is it always going to be the "supporting cast"?
- Exit Opps: If you start at a firm like this, are you pigeonholed into valuation/expert witness work, or can you actually pivot into tech-focused PE or Corp Dev?
- The Vibe: Is the WLB actually better than traditional IB, or are you still grinding 80-hour weeks for "intangible assets"?
Would love to hear from anyone who’s worked in this space or has seen these guys across the table. Is this a smart contrarian play for a career, or is it too niche for its own good?
Dolorum ut ratione sit aut doloremque et. Corrupti quod aut voluptatum ad aut ab quia.
Aut nisi culpa ut. Nobis explicabo qui soluta explicabo nulla atque. Temporibus sed dolore quidem totam consectetur. Qui qui aut ipsam enim corrupti veritatis.
Adipisci voluptas illum ipsa pariatur. Velit vel excepturi natus omnis molestias hic. A quo cupiditate sed ducimus. Ratione eum consequatur enim delectus deserunt. Repellendus nobis fuga eveniet ex quis enim dolorem ut.
Dolor illum nihil sit sit molestias. Et ipsa facere dolorem est. Quis nam facere necessitatibus. Et sit et vel dolorem. Sit et et voluptates iusto. Qui repellat eligendi non nemo.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...