Private Equity buyers led deal making in 2023, and are again positioned to lead acquisition activity in 2024 amid a slowing of deal volume, a higher bar for M&A, and several Platforms likely preparing for their own exit in the next year.
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Michael Birmingham is a Managing Director in FOCUS’ Technology Services Group. He rejoined FOCUS in 2023 and has a wide range of experience partnering with private, sponsor-backed, and founder-owned technology companies across various transaction types.
Previously, Mr. Birmingham worked in Baird’s Technology & Services Group, where he focused on M&A within the Government and Defense sector. He started his career in Ernst and Young’s Government and Public Sector Consulting practice working with defense and civilian agencies.
Mr. Birmingham is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as an Investment Banking Representative and General Securities Representative (Series 79, 7, and 63). Based in the Washington metropolitan area, Mr. Birmingham holds an M.B.A. from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and received his Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College.
