KippsDeSanto: credited tech M&A deals
Deals in the ProCloser Tech & SaaS M&A Deal Index where KippsDeSanto was named as an advisor in a public source. Back to the advisor league.
KippsDeSanto is an M&A advisory firm publicly credited on 2 deals in the ProCloser Tech M&A Deal Index (2 sell-side, 0 buy-side), announced between Jun 24, 2026 and Sep 21, 2026.
Sectors: Cybersecurity (1), Data infrastructure (1). 0 of 2 credited deals disclosed a value.
Last updated Oct 16, 2026.
KippsDeSanto sits at #31 of 161 (tied with 30 other firms) in the advisor league by credited deals, while the median firm in the league holds 1 credited deal. Ties share the better rank. The targets in KippsDeSanto's record, oldest first, are LandGate and Intelligent Waves. The first credit in KippsDeSanto's record is LandGate on Jun 24, 2026 and the latest is Intelligent Waves on Sep 21, 2026, a span of 89 days. That works out to one credited deal every 89 days on average, and the longest quiet stretch was 89 days between LandGate and Intelligent Waves. The sections below walk through each of those deals, the buyers and co-advisors involved, and how KippsDeSanto compares inside every sector it is credited in, all computed from the rows of the index.
Credited deals
Where KippsDeSanto advised the buyer, the credit appears as "Buy-side" beneath the sell-side advisor cell. Values only where publicly disclosed; every row links to its source.
| Date | Target | Acquirer | Buyer type | Sector | Geo (target → acquirer) | Value | Sell-side advisor | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Wavessecure mobile communications and data management for federal agencies | B&A | PE-backed strategic | Cybersecurity | US → US | Undisclosed | KippsDeSanto | News | |
| LandGateland and grid data analytics for energy | Wood Mackenzie | Strategic | Data infrastructure | US → n/a | Undisclosed | KippsDeSanto | Press release |
Credits for KippsDeSanto appear only where KippsDeSanto was named in a public announcement.
KippsDeSanto, deal by deal, newest first
One paragraph for each of the 2 deals credited to KippsDeSanto, written from the fields of the row and the linked source. A clause appears only when the index holds that field.
B&A acquires Intelligent Waves (sell-side, Sep 21, 2026)
KippsDeSanto is credited as sell-side advisor on this deal, which means KippsDeSanto advised Intelligent Waves on the sale to B&A. B&A acquired Intelligent Waves, a developer of secure mobile communications and data management products for federal agencies, for undisclosed terms. The announcement KippsDeSanto was credited on is dated Sep 21, 2026, and the index files Intelligent Waves under Cybersecurity in the sub-sector of secure mobile communications and data management for federal agencies. In KippsDeSanto's record the tags attached to Intelligent Waves are secure communications, defense tech, data management, federal contracting and edge networking. The index classes B&A as a PE-backed strategic buyer. Intelligent Waves is based in the United States and B&A in the United States, so the index treats it as a domestic deal. No price was disclosed for Intelligent Waves, so no figure is entered for it. The source names no advisor other than KippsDeSanto on the Intelligent Waves deal. In the date order of KippsDeSanto's own record this is credit 2 of 2, announced 89 days after the LandGate credit, and the only Cybersecurity credit for KippsDeSanto. The announcement behind the Intelligent Waves credit: B&A acquires secure communication tech developer, Washington Technology (news). The index rates this row high confidence.
Wood Mackenzie acquires LandGate (sell-side, Jun 24, 2026)
KippsDeSanto is credited as sell-side advisor on this deal, which means KippsDeSanto advised LandGate on the sale to Wood Mackenzie. Wood Mackenzie acquired LandGate, a provider of proprietary land and grid intelligence data for energy and power markets, for undisclosed terms. The announcement KippsDeSanto was credited on is dated Jun 24, 2026, and the index files LandGate under Data infrastructure in the sub-sector of land and grid data analytics for energy. In KippsDeSanto's record the tags attached to LandGate are land intelligence, grid data, power markets, site selection and energy data. The index classes Wood Mackenzie as a strategic buyer. LandGate is based in the United States; the index records no buyer country. No price was disclosed for LandGate, and the index never estimates one. The source names no advisor other than KippsDeSanto on the LandGate deal. In the date order of KippsDeSanto's own record this is credit 1 of 2, the earliest credit, and the only Data infrastructure credit for KippsDeSanto. The announcement behind the LandGate credit: Wood Mackenzie acquires LandGate to deliver connected intelligence for the new era of US power markets (press release). The index rates this row high confidence.
KippsDeSanto in charts
KippsDeSanto: deals by sector
Data table
| Sector | KippsDeSanto deals (share) |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | 1 (50%) |
| Data infrastructure | 1 (50%) |
KippsDeSanto: deals by buyer type
Data table
| Buyer type | KippsDeSanto deals (share) |
|---|---|
| PE-backed strategic | 1 (50%) |
| Strategic | 1 (50%) |
KippsDeSanto: deals by quarter
Data table
| Quarter | KippsDeSanto deals |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1 |
| Q3 2026 | 1 |
Who KippsDeSanto worked with
Acquirers
The 2 deals credited to KippsDeSanto involve 2 distinct acquirers. By buyer type the mix behind KippsDeSanto's deals is PE-backed strategic (1) and strategic (1).
| Acquirer | Buyer type | Deals with KippsDeSanto | Largest disclosed | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&A | PE-backed strategic | 1 | Undisclosed | Intelligent Waves |
| Wood Mackenzie | Strategic | 1 | Undisclosed | LandGate |
Sector context for KippsDeSanto
How the credits of KippsDeSanto compare with the whole index in each sector where KippsDeSanto is credited.
Cybersecurity: KippsDeSanto against the sector
KippsDeSanto is credited on 1 of the 16 advised Cybersecurity deals, a 6.2% share, which puts KippsDeSanto #4 of 24 (tied with 20 other firms) among Cybersecurity advisors. Behind that share, the index tracks 153 Cybersecurity deals in all, and 16 of them (10%) name an advisor.
KippsDeSanto's Cybersecurity credits are Intelligent Waves (B&A, Sep 21, 2026, Undisclosed).
For the full Cybersecurity picture beyond KippsDeSanto, see Cybersecurity M&A Deals (2026) and Cybersecurity sector record (JSON).
Data infrastructure: KippsDeSanto against the sector
KippsDeSanto is credited on 1 of the 26 advised Data infrastructure deals, a 3.8% share, which puts KippsDeSanto #4 of 34 (tied with 30 other firms) among Data infrastructure advisors. Behind that share, the index tracks 183 Data infrastructure deals in all, and 26 of them (14%) name an advisor.
KippsDeSanto's Data infrastructure credits are LandGate (Wood Mackenzie, Jun 24, 2026, Undisclosed).
For the full Data infrastructure picture beyond KippsDeSanto, see Data infrastructure sector record (JSON).
What KippsDeSanto's targets look like
The businesses KippsDeSanto advised on are described in the index as secure mobile communications and data management for federal agencies and land and grid data analytics for energy.
Across KippsDeSanto's 2 credited rows the tags that recur most are data management, defense tech, edge networking, energy data, federal contracting, grid data, land intelligence and power markets.
Target countries recorded for KippsDeSanto's deals: the United States (2), known for 2 of 2 rows.
Buyer countries recorded for KippsDeSanto's deals: the United States (1), known for 1 of 2 rows.
0 deals in KippsDeSanto's record are flagged cross-border.
Advisors related to KippsDeSanto
Firms credited in the most of the same sectors as KippsDeSanto, nearest in credited-deal count first. Names link to a profile only where the firm has one.
- UBS: 2 sectors in common with KippsDeSanto (Cybersecurity and Data infrastructure), 2 credited deals against 2 for KippsDeSanto
- Stifel: 2 sectors in common with KippsDeSanto (Cybersecurity and Data infrastructure), 2 credited deals against 2 for KippsDeSanto
- Baird: 2 sectors in common with KippsDeSanto (Cybersecurity and Data infrastructure), 3 credited deals against 2 for KippsDeSanto
- Mizuho: 2 sectors in common with KippsDeSanto (Cybersecurity and Data infrastructure), 3 credited deals against 2 for KippsDeSanto
- Qatalyst Partners: 2 sectors in common with KippsDeSanto (Cybersecurity and Data infrastructure), 4 credited deals against 2 for KippsDeSanto
Machine-readable record for KippsDeSanto
The same credits as structured data, with an evidence label on every row: JSON record and Markdown record. Both are licensed CC BY 4.0 and rebuilt daily with this page.
Frequently asked questions about KippsDeSanto
How many deals is KippsDeSanto credited on in this index?
KippsDeSanto is credited on 2 deals: 2 sell-side and 0 buy-side, announced between Jun 24, 2026 and Sep 21, 2026. The targets are LandGate and Intelligent Waves. 0 of the 2 disclosed a price. That count covers only deals verified by the ProCloser index, each with a public source naming KippsDeSanto, and is not the firm's full track record.
Which sectors does KippsDeSanto advise in?
KippsDeSanto is credited in Cybersecurity (1) and Data infrastructure (1). Cybersecurity is the largest at 1 of 2 credited deals (50%). The index tracks 11 sectors in total, so KippsDeSanto appears in 2 of them.
What is the largest deal KippsDeSanto was credited on?
No deal credited to KippsDeSanto disclosed a price, so there is no largest disclosed value to report for KippsDeSanto. Undisclosed prices stay undisclosed in the index and are never estimated.
Is KippsDeSanto mostly a sell-side or a buy-side advisor?
KippsDeSanto is sell-side on 2 of 2 credited deals (100%) and buy-side on 0 (0%). Across all 332 credits in the index, 59% are sell-side, so KippsDeSanto is more sell-side heavy than the league as a whole.
Which acquirers has KippsDeSanto worked with?
KippsDeSanto has worked on deals involving 2 acquirers. The most frequent in KippsDeSanto's record: B&A (1) and Wood Mackenzie (1). Buyer types: PE-backed strategic (1) and strategic (1).
How does KippsDeSanto rank against the typical advisor in the league table?
KippsDeSanto is #31 of 161 (tied with 30 other firms) by credited deals, against a league median of 1 credited deal. KippsDeSanto has no disclosed value to rank. Rankings reflect public credits in this index only and undercount firms that rarely announce their deals.
Where does the data on KippsDeSanto come from?
Each of the 2 credits for KippsDeSanto links to a public source, split by type as news (1) and press release (1). A firm is credited only when its name appears in that source text; we do not add credits for KippsDeSanto from memory or from third-party databases.
Which firms advised alongside KippsDeSanto?
No other firm is named. Every one of the 2 deals credited to KippsDeSanto lists KippsDeSanto as the only advisor in the public source.
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