We discuss the reasons why companies do M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) and review the recent acquisitions in the tech space. Also, we talk about the M&A scene in 2020 vs 2019 and themes of 2020 acquisitions. Following are the acquisitions we analyze:\xa0
1. Facebook buying Giphy\xa0
2. Microsoft buying Affirmed Networks, Softmotive, and Metaswitch Networks
3. Apple buying NextVR\xa0
4. Zoom buying Keybase\xa0
5. Intel buying Moovit\xa0
6. Verizon buying BlueJeans\xa0