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European Tech M&A: 2025 Year in Review

Retrospective analysis of technology sector M&A across Europe. SaaS multiples, AI acquisition trends, cybersecurity consolidation, and 2026 predictions.

January 5, 2026
44 pages
0.3 MB
English
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Executive Summary

This section of the European Tech M&A: 2025 Year in Review provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to executive summary. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.

Key Insight

Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.

SaaS Valuation Multiples

This section of the European Tech M&A: 2025 Year in Review provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to saas valuation multiples. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.

Key Insight

Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.

AI Acquisition Trends

This section of the European Tech M&A: 2025 Year in Review provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to ai acquisition trends. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.

Key Insight

Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.

Cybersecurity Consolidation

This section of the European Tech M&A: 2025 Year in Review provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to cybersecurity consolidation. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.

Key Insight

Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.

Notable Deals of 2025

This section of the European Tech M&A: 2025 Year in Review provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to notable deals of 2025. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.

Key Insight

Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.

2026 Predictions

This section of the European Tech M&A: 2025 Year in Review provides detailed analysis and data-driven insights relevant to 2026 predictions. Our research team has compiled data from over 500 transactions across European markets to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Key trends identified include increasing cross-border activity, rising valuation multiples in technology and healthcare sectors, and growing emphasis on ESG factors during the due diligence process. Private equity sponsors continue to drive mid-market deal flow across the region.

Key Insight

Deal volumes in Q1 2026 increased 14% year-over-year, with mid-market transactions (EUR 10-250M) accounting for 62% of total activity. The Benelux region showed particularly strong growth at 23% above the European average.

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