New York, NY – June 20, 2025 – The M&A Advisor has announced the winners of the 16th Annual International M&A Awards, honoring the year’s top cross-border transactions, outstanding advisory firms, and professionals driving global dealmaking excellence. These independently governed awards recognize M&A excellence across borders in categories spanning value-creating transactions, outstanding firms, top professionals, and legendary leaders in mergers and acquisitions.
We’re pleased to share that Horizon Partners has been named the winner of the 2025 Information Technology Deal of the Year (Under $100MM) for advising Lemon Squeezy on its sale to global payments leader Stripe. The deal represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of merchant of record infrastructure and marks a strong outcome for a founder-led, bootstrapped company that has made a global impact in just a few short years.
Horizon Partners has received significant recognition in recent years for its bespoke “Product-first M&A” model and consistent record of achieving top-tier transaction outcomes for founders. In addition to this most recent award, Horizon and its professionals have previously been honored with accolades including “Software Boutique Investment Bank of the Year,” “Transaction of the Year,” and “Investment Banker of the Year” from both the M&A Atlas and M&A Advisor Awards programs.
Regarding Horizon’s work on the transaction, Lemon Squeezy Co-Founder and CEO J.R. Farr said:
“Mike and the team at Horizon Partners were involved in every aspect of the transaction. From the initial planning stages to the final closing, they provided unwavering support and guidance. Mike and his team’s deep understanding of the industry, coupled with their meticulous attention to detail, ensured that every aspect of the deal was handled with the utmost professionalism. I would wholeheartedly recommend Horizon to anyone looking for a top-tier investment bank.”
On the award, Horizon co-founder and Managing Director Mike Firmage shared:
“We are incredibly proud of the outcome and to have advised the truly exceptional Lemon Squeezy team. This transaction showcases what can happen when a bootstrapped business with an exceptional product is matched with the right strategic partner. The result is transformative—not just for our client, but for the broader payments ecosystem. We’re honored to have played a role and grateful to The M&A Advisor for recognizing the work and impact behind this deal.”
For more information, please visit www.horizonpartners.com.