This latest edition analyses trends in mergers and acquisitions and venture capital in Europe during the third quarter of 2026.
Dive into the Guide for Key Insights:
- European M&A reached €206.85B across 3,090 transactions, while private equity recorded €72.13B across 1,524 deals.
- The United Kingdom led M&A by deal value, followed by Italy and Germany. In private equity, the United Kingdom, Germany and France attracted the most investment.
- Financials and Industrials led M&A by value, while High Technology recorded the most transactions. In private equity, Industrials attracted the most capital and Technology led by deal count.
- M&A activity slowed through Q3, while private equity investment peaked in July. The difference between deal value and transaction volume remains an important part of the market picture.
- Digital infrastructure, energy investment, private equity exits and corporate carve-outs are among the themes to watch, alongside financing costs and valuation expectations.
- Poland, Portugal, Bulgaria and Lithuania stand out for targeted opportunities across European markets.
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