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Buyout groups hunt for software bargains after ‘SaaS-pocalypse’

Buyout groups are seeking software bargains after a downturn in the sector dubbed the 'SaaS-pocalypse', with Francisco Partners co-founder Dipanjan 'DJ' Deb asserting that AI will not kill the software industry as the firm raises $21bn.

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Financial Times TechnologyFrancisco Partners co-founder Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb says AI will not kill software sector as firm raises $21bn

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