Mergers & Acquisitions

Concise, consulting style breakdowns of major Mergers & Acquisitions across industries, covering the deal rationale, value creation levers, integration challenges, and what the transaction means for customers, competitors, and investors.

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IBM to Acquire Confluent for $11B: Why This Deal Matters for AI, Hybrid Cloud, and Real Time Data

December 17, 2025

IBM’s $11B bid for Confluent is a bet that real-time data pipelines become core AI infrastructure. Here’s what IBM is buying, where synergies can come from, and the risks that could derail value creation.

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The Curious Consultant

by Dhruv Sabharwal

I started The Curious Consultant to make sense of the business world in a way that feels clear and human. Deals, strategy, and industry shifts can be noisy, so I break them down into the few things that actually matter.

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This is a personal blog written in an individual capacity. The views expressed are my own and do not represent those of any employer, client, or affiliated organization. All content is based on publicly available information and is intended for educational purposes only. No confidential or client specific information is used. Nothing here constitutes investment, legal, or professional advice.