Buy-Side Opportunity: Strategic Acquisition in Industrial IoT & Smart Device Technology

The acquiring company is an Industrial IoT solutions provider seeking majority acquisition (51%+) of complementary businesses operating in the IoT platforms and smart device ecosystem. The mandate focuses on expanding technology capabilities, product portfolio, and market reach through inorganic growth.

The buyer aims to consolidate capabilities across hardware manufacturing and cloud-based IoT software platforms, enabling real-time monitoring, analytics, and predictive maintenance solutions.

Target Company Criteria:

• Business Model: Hardware + Software (SaaS), Subscription-based monitoring platforms, OEM partnerships, Enterprise contracts, Platform licensing models
• Ownership & Structure: Founder-run companies, Founder transition with advisory / CTO role preferred
• Hardware Capabilities: Industrial-grade sensors, Embedded systems, Wireless protocols (LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G/5G), Power management and battery optimization, Ruggedized enclosures, Edge computing
• Software Capabilities: Cloud-based IoT platforms (AWS IoT / Azure IoT), Real-time analytics and dashboards, Mobile applications (iOS / Android), API integrations, AI/ML-driven predictive analytics
• Target Industry Verticals: Manufacturing (Production Monitoring, OEE), Energy & Utilities (Smart Metering, Grid Management), Logistics & Fleet (Tracking, Telematics), Smart Buildings (HVAC, Lighting, Security), Agriculture (Precision Farming, Irrigation), Healthcare (Medical Device Monitoring)
• Geographic & Operational Preferences: NCR, Western India, Southern India (Metro city teams preferred), Manufacturing and R&D setup preferred