Mergers & Acquisitions news in Europe

An overview of news, trends and research in Mergers & Acquisitions consulting in Europe:

Floriculture M&A in full bloom as deal activity rises in first half of 2026 Dealmaking activity in the floriculture sector continued its positive trajectory in the first half of 2026, with 65 transactions recorded across the value chain, according to a report from Oaklins.
14 August 2026
French HR tech firm Skello targets European expansion after €200 million investment French HR tech firm Skello has secured a €200 million investment from Bridgepoint, with the aim of accelerating its European expansion and further strengthening its investments in artificial intellig
24 July 2026
Oaklins: Geopolitics and M&A are rewriting Europe’s defense playbook The European aerospace and defense industry is entering a period of prolonged expansion driven by a notable uptick in M&A activity.
22 July 2026
Promptwatch secures €6 million growth capital with support from torq.partners Promptwatch has raised €6 million in seed funding. The round was led by seed + speed, with participation from Blum Ventures and existing investor Arches Capital.
14 July 2026
PSIK spotlights Poland’s leading M&A consultants for private equity deals The Polish Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (PSIK) has announced the finalists for its Nagrody PSIK Awards, which celebrate the country’s leading companies, investors, private equity ho
16 June 2026
M&A in European IT and AI services market is entering its next phase Europe’s IT services market is moving beyond isolated AI pilots into a coordinated build-out of infrastructure, skills and vertical use cases.
04 June 2026
M&A in testing, inspection, certification and compliance sector remains upbeat There is a strong wave of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity sweeping through the global testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) sector despite global economic and political unce
30 May 2026
CIL report reveals bright spots for ‘buy & build’ investments across Europe Investors are finding high-potential opportunities for consolidation across six European regions, according to a new report from CIL Strategy Consultants.
12 May 2026
Arthur D. Little and Baker Tilly advise on industrial cleaning sector deal WVT Group, a manufacturer of industrial cleaning products and solutions, has acquired Cygyc Biocon, a Spanish company specialising in enzymes and probiotic products.
06 May 2026
FTI Consulting signals cautious outlook for European chemicals M&A in 2026 In 2026, the European chemicals market is expected to remain under sustained financial pressure.
05 May 2026
Dealmaking fuels transformation drive in Europe’s transport and logistics industry The European transport and logistics sector is facing a range of challenges, including decarbonization, mounting regulation, capacity constraints, and intensifying competition.
30 March 2026
EOS Partners works with M&A consultants to close Plauti deal EOS Partners, a German private equity company, has acquired a majority stake in Dutch software vendor Plauti.
24 March 2026
Sia joins €6 million investment round in agentic AI startup Lemrock Sia, a global consulting firm, has joined a €6 million funding round in Paris-based startup Lemrock, positioning itself at the centre of what both companies see as the next structural shift in digita
12 March 2026
Why the intangibles – organization strategy and people – define M&A success Global M&A is set to accelerate in 2026, driven by ambitious growth strategies, AI-led investment opportunities, and significant pent-up private equity capital.
02 March 2026
Sports M&A continues growth path driven by structural industry strengths The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the sports industry enjoyed significant growth in 2025, growing by 19% compared to the previous year.
26 February 2026
Dutch M&A market enters 2026 with renewed momentum The Dutch M&A market has entered 2026 in its strongest position in years, according to analysis from Oaklins, which forecasts continued momentum in dealmaking in the year ahead.
17 February 2026
DSM-Firmenich sells animal nutrition business for €2.2 billion – meet the M&A advisors DSM-Firmenich has agreed to sell its Animal Nutrition & Health business to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for an enterprise value of approximately €2.2 billion.
10 February 2026
Strategic buyers and private equity return to horticulture as market stabilizes The horticulture industry is experiencing a renewed wave of interest from private equity investors following a brief period of stagnation.
30 January 2026
IK Partners takes majority stake in corporate service provider Trustmoore The British private equity firm IK Partners has acquired a majority stake in Trustmoore. The purchase of the Dutch corporate service provider was advised on by a broad group of M&A advisers.
22 January 2026
TH Global Capital advises ServiceNow partner The Cloud People on sale to NTT DATA The Cloud People, an international ServiceNow partner with offices around the world, has been acquired by NTT DATA. The sale was advised on by TH Global Capital, a global investment bank.
21 December 2025
PwC and Squarefield advise cross-border deal in Europe’s chocolate market Windel Group, a German player in the chocolate market, has acquired The Chocolate Family, a smaller counterpart based in Belgium. PwC and Squarefield provided M&A advisory support.
31 October 2025
Oaklins leaders explore trends and transactions in the Microsoft ecosystem At an event hosted by Oaklins, company leaders Bart Delusinne and Frederik van der Schoot shared their insights on the latest trends and transactions shaping the Microsoft ecosystem.
28 October 2025
How M&A is powering the next chapter of mobility technology The global mobility tech industry is experiencing an era of rapid, profound transformation.
13 October 2025
Healthy M&A momentum in the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector The Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance market is showing remarkable consistency in its merger and acquisition (M&A) activity.
10 October 2025
Seven European M&A advisory firms unite to launch 7oceans A group of seven independent M&A advisory firms have joined forces to launch 7oceans, a new M&A alliance with offices across Europe.
18 September 2025
TH Global Capital advises Fortezza Group on private equity buyout by Capital A TH Global Capital has successfully completed one of its sale mandates in the Dutch market.
15 September 2025
FANCAP and SEG join forces to launch M&A advisory offering for football FANCAP has launched a new practice that specializes in structuring and closing M&A deals in the world of football.
10 September 2025
Sofindev acquires Euphoria Mobility: Meet the M&A advisors behind the deal Euphoria Mobility, a Dutch provider of tech-driven mobility solutions, has been acquired by Sofindev Private Equity Partners. M&A advisors from eight firms supported the deal’s closing.
03 September 2025
TH Global Capital advises Waylay on sale to Vertiv Waylay, a Belgian IT and software company, has been acquired by Vertiv, a US-headquartered global leader in digital infrastructure services.
26 August 2025
Consolidation and AI driving M&A in financial services trust and compliance space As digitization and compliance demands accelerate, financial institutions are entering a period of rapid change across e-signatures, KYC, onboarding, loan processing, and compliance platforms.
25 August 2025
TH Global Capital advises INDEAVR on its sale to Marlabs Bulgaria-headquartered INDEAVR has been acquired by Marlabs, a private equity investor. TH Global Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to INDEAVR’s shareholders.
06 August 2025
Equine Care Group onboards new investor CNP for next growth phase Equine Care Group, an international provider of equine care services, has been acquired by Belgium-based private equity company CNP.
24 July 2025

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