UKPA Lunch and Learn: Mergers & Acquisitions

For our latest UKPA Lunch & Learn, we’ll explore the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in PropTech, bringing together perspectives from both sides of the transaction: the experience of a founder who has successfully navigated an acquisition and the expertise of a specialist M&A adviser. 

We’re delighted to welcome Alex Kountourides, Co-Founder & CEO, and Rob Davis, Co-Founder of Valos, alongside Ben Lerner, Managing Director of Lerner Associates, for a practical discussion sharing insights from Valos’ recent acquisition by Altus Group.

Alex and Rob will share the story behind Valos’ growth from an ambitious UK PropTech start-up to an AI-powered platform serving the commercial property valuation and lending market. He’ll reflect on the journey leading to the acquisition, the strategic considerations involved in becoming part of a global organisation, and the lessons learned along the way. 

Ben, who has 25 years of experience in real estate technology and specialises in PropTech M&A advisory, will offer insight into the wider transaction landscape, including: 

Together, Alex, Rob, and Ben will offer complementary perspectives on the realities of M&A, from building and scaling a business to understanding what makes it an attractive acquisition target and navigating the transaction itself. 

Whether you're a founder planning your next stage of growth, an investor exploring opportunities, or a PropTech business looking to understand its options, this session will provide valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges and considerations involved in M&A.