As we close Q3 and look ahead to year-end, the European mid-market continues to demonstrate resilience despite broader macroeconomic challenges. M&A volumes in Europe remain steady, with over half of our introductions this quarter tied to sales processes, while refinancings, including Continuation Vehicles, continue to represent a prominent theme. In our quarterly European Mid-Market Monitor, […]
Momentum in M&A and the diverging macro-landscape between the US and Europe reinforces Europe’s investment appeal where we believe better risk-return is available for LPs.
The first quarter of 2025 saw a continued improvement in the quality of new deal introductions, with M&A processes gaining notable momentum and outpacing refinancing and recapitalisation activity. This positive start has established a solid foundation for the second quarter. In our European Mid-Market Monitor, we explore key trends and developments in direct lending and spotlight the technology sector, one of our most active areas in 2024 and an ongoing source of high-quality opportunities. We also provide regional insights from the Benelux market, which remains resilient and active in M&A despite broader global headwinds.
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