The Telecom, Media & Technology sector led all M&A activity in EMEA in 2024, with total deal value reaching €194.5 billion, an 11.9% increase year-on-year according to data provided by Datasite. This surge was primarily driven by two key themes:… Read More »AI and Digital Infrastructure Drive M&A in the Tech Sector
The global M&A landscape in 2023 and 2024 was subdued; however, 2024 showed pockets of growth, with some countries recording significant increases in deal volume. Canada stood out with a remarkable 59% rise in M&A activity compared to 2023. Conversely,… Read More »M&A Outlook 2025
PE investment has been slow over the last few years, with funds facing challenges in finding exits. The low exit volume has led to longer holding periods, slower fund lifecycles, and limited new capital for investment.
Now we turn our… Read More »PE Investment Outlook for 2025
The enterprise telecom industry, challenged by shrinking revenues and cloud competition, is now leveraging AI to revive growth. As businesses migrated to cloud platforms like AWS and SAP Hana, telcos lost their traditional role in connectivity, facing margin pressures as… Read More »Key Trends in SaaS for 2025
The enterprise telecom industry, challenged by shrinking revenues and cloud competition, is now leveraging AI to revive growth. As businesses migrated to cloud platforms like AWS and SAP Hana, telcos lost their traditional role in connectivity, facing margin pressures as… Read More »How AI is Reshaping Enterprise Telecommunications
In November, we touched on a few spin-offs happening in global markets, including two in South Africa.
Now we turn our sights to Ethiopia, which is set for a bumper IPO year in 2025. As a country with 123 million… Read More »IPO Pipeline
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA 2023) introduces reforms aimed at enhancing the UK’s capital-raising ecosystem. For mid-market investment banks, these changes simplify the fundraising process, making it easier and more cost-effective for smaller enterprises to access equity… Read More »The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023: Unlocking New Fundraising Opportunities for Mid-Market Companies
Previously, Aalto Capital explored the “synergy gap,” noOver the past year, Aalto Capital has explored valuation discrepancies between Europe and the United States, focusing on the AIM market. This segment represents mid-market, higher-growth companies, many of which face unique challenges… Read More »The Growing Trend of Primary Listing Moves: Implications for the UK Market
Previously, Aalto Capital explored the “synergy gap,” noting that our research showed strategic buyers don’t always pay higher premiums in IT M&A. While valuation remains a top concern for most founders, it’s equally vital to understand the broader implications of… Read More »Strategic vs. Financial Buyers: What CEOs Need to Know Before Selling
2024 has been a cautious year for investors, shaped by global economic and political uncertainty. Key elections worldwide, ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, high inflation, and looming recession fears created a challenging environment across all sectors and… Read More »Reflecting on 2024 Global Trends
