As AI upends software development, Analysys Mason helps vendors and their investors to build value-creation strategies that support sustainable growth.

AI is the biggest disruption to software in a generation. It is adding further pressure to an intensely competitive market, where buyer expectations are constantly evolving, and the route into new segments, adjacent markets and geographies is becoming harder to find. To capitalise on the AI opportunity, vendors and investors must understand what it means for their business models and product development priorities.

Analysys Mason combines software expertise with deep knowledge of the vertical markets that software serves, from telecoms to fintech. We help scale-ups and enterprise software companies define product and go-to-market strategy, and we help investors identify the targets most likely to grow in value. Our advice draws on data from more than 300 transactions. 

 

Christian Fischer

Generalist consultancies spread their focus across sectors. We are specialists; B2B software vendors and investors come to us for a clear read of the market and a strategy built around their goals.

Christian Fischer Partner, expert in B2B strategy and value creation
Ludwig Preller

Credible B2B software advice is impossible without deep market knowledge. Our experience is built on hundreds of transactions, enabling us to assess product-market fit and identify the best path to profitable growth.

Ludwig Preller Managing Partner, Co-Head of Transaction Practice
Simon Fischer

AI is reshaping where software companies create and capture value. We help leadership teams translate that disruption into clear product priorities, sharper go-to-market choices and practical strategies for sustainable growth.

Simon Fischer Managing Partner, Co-lead Germany

150+ software transactions supported
100+ software strategy and value-creation projects delivered

Explore our services

  • Commercial due diligence

    We empower investors with rigorous commercial due diligence to validate B2B software transactions. By pressure-testing business plans, market dynamics and revenue quality, we uncover hidden risks and confirm sustainable growth potential.  

  • AI impact, readiness and strategy

    Software is heavily affected by AI. We help software companies take the necessary actions required to identify AI-related risks and opportunities, and navigate change. We assess maturity, identify capability gaps and define practical strategies to ensure AI initiatives can be scaled effectively long term. 

  • Growth strategy

    We help B2B software vendors identify new revenue streams, optimise pricing and expand into adjacent markets. Our data-driven approach assesses the total addressable market, competitive dynamics and product-market fit to deliver actionable, sustainable growth plans. 

  • Go to market

    We help software businesses optimise their commercial engine by aligning sales, marketing and channel strategies. By refining value propositions and targeting ideal customer profiles, we accelerate customer acquisition and maximise sales efficiency for our clients. 

  • Buy-and-build excellence

    We guide investors and operators through strategic M&A, offering rigorous commercial and technical due diligence. Our post-merger integration services ensure seamless synergy realisation, driving portfolio value and accelerating inorganic B2B software growth. 

  • Retention and customer experience strategy

    We transform customer journeys to combat churn and boost net revenue retention. By designing proactive customer success frameworks and optimising onboarding, we help software companies foster long-term loyalty and maximise lifetime value. 

Meet the team

Ludwig Preller

Managing Partner, Co-Head of Transaction Practice

Simon Fischer

Managing Partner, Co-lead Germany

Christian Fischer

Partner, expert in B2B strategy and value creation

Severin Forstner

Principal, expert in transaction support, especially software and IT services