MARKETS16 September 2026· 16 min
European Tech M&A 2026: Valuations, Multiples & Weak Signals
European tech M&A is entering a recalibration phase: compressed multiples, selective acquirers, and overlooked weak signals are reshaping deal logic. This deep-dive delivers the quantitative framework and actionable intelligence to position ahead of the next consolidation wave.
SOURCES
[1]PitchBook European M&A Monitor Q2 2025 — European Technology Transaction Database
[2]Dealroom.co European Startup Ecosystem Report H1 2025
[3]European Patent Office (EPO) — Technology Cluster Filing Statistics 2024–2025
[4]European Commission — EUDAMED Medical Device Database & AI Act Implementation Reports 2025
[5]Bain & Company — Global Technology M&A Report 2025: European Chapter