MARKETS17 May 2026· 16 min

European Tech M&A 2026: Valuations, Multiples & Weak Signals Intelligence

A rigorous quantitative analysis of European tech M&A dynamics entering 2026: compressed multiples, sector bifurcations, and the early-warning indicators that separate winning acquirers from reactive ones. Actionable intelligence for deal-makers and strategists.

InekIA Editorial Team

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[1]Dealroom European Tech Report Q3 2025 — dealroom.co/reports/european-tech-2025

[2]PitchBook European M&A League Tables 2024-2025 — pitchbook.com/news/reports/european-ma

[3]European Central Bank Monetary Policy Statement September 2025 — ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2025

[4]EU Artificial Intelligence Act Implementation Timeline — digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai

[5]Atomico State of European Tech 2024 — stateofeuropeantech.com

[6]KPMG Global Tech M&A Insights H1 2025 — kpmg.com/xx/en/home/industries/technology/tech-m-and-a-insights.html

[7]European Patent Office Annual Report 2024 — epo.org/about-us/annual-reports-statistics

[8]Bain & Company Global M&A Report 2025 — bain.com/insights/global-m-and-a-report-2025