Qatalyst Partners

Independent technology investment bank known for senior-led advice on complex M&A and strategic transactions.

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Highlights

Founded March 2008

Founded by Frank Quattrone; Qatalyst identifies San Francisco as its headquarters.

260+ M&A transactions

Company-reported total since founding, with transaction volume exceeding $965 billion.

#3 Americas TMT M&A by value, H1 2024

Ion Analytics ranked Qatalyst Group third by announced transaction value, with $64.9 billion across six deals.

$34.8bn Ansys acquisition, 2025

Qatalyst advised on Synopsys's acquisition of Ansys.

$29.6bn Splunk acquisition, 2024

Qatalyst advised on Cisco's acquisition of Splunk.

2 offices

San Francisco and London.

About Qatalyst Partners

Qatalyst Partners was founded in March 2008 by technology banker Frank Quattrone and is headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional London office. The firm describes itself as an independent investment bank focused exclusively on the technology industry.

Qatalyst advises boards, executives and investors on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, takeover defense, shareholder activism, IPOs, recapitalizations and other strategic alternatives. Its work spans enterprise software, internet, semiconductors, cybersecurity, fintech and emerging technology.

The firm is especially strong in large, complex technology M&A. Its disclosed transactions include LinkedIn's $28.1 billion sale to Microsoft, Splunk's $29.6 billion sale to Cisco and Ansys's $34.8 billion sale to Synopsys. Qatalyst's model emphasizes independent advice and direct involvement from senior technology-sector bankers.

Current openings

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2026 M&A Advisory Summer Internship

Summer · UK

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12 Oct 25 closed

2027 M&A Advisory Summer Internship

Summer · UK

Closed

25 Oct 26 closed

2026 M&A Graduate Analyst

Graduate · UK

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