Despite overall deal volumes remaining below historical averages, the second half of 2025 marked a clear inflection point for M&A activity across commercial and consumer technology. As strategic buyers and private equity sponsors grew increasingly willing to transact, late‑year momentum pointed to improving conditions heading into 2026.
- M&A activity accelerated in H2 2025, reflecting renewed confidence among buyers after a subdued first half of the year
- Private equity‑backed platforms led deal activity, particularly across security and professional A/V, with a focus on add‑on acquisitions and platform expansion
- Strategic acquirers continued to target software‑enabled, integrated, and data‑driven solutions across commercial and consumer technology end markets
- A wave of announced and completed middle‑market transactions underscores growing willingness to engage amid stabilizing market conditions
Read more in our latest M&A Soundcheck.
