GLOBAL BUYERS REPORT 2025

Discover how strategic acquirers and private equity investors are preparing for a dynamic year of deal-making.

Confidence is returning strongly to the M&A landscape. The 2025 Equiteq Global Buyers Report provides exclusive insights into how buyers are deploying capital, the industries attracting the most interest, and the factors shaping valuations in the year ahead.  

With technology-driven transformation at the heart of M&A strategy, the report highlights how specialty consulting, AI, data analytics, and managed services are becoming critical investment priorities. It also reveals how deal structures are evolving—balancing upfront cash with performance-linked earn-outs and equity incentives.  

Download the report to gain insights on:  

• AI-driven M&A – 76% of strategic buyers see AI acquisitions as essential for differentiation, yet many remain cautious about ROI and obsolescence
• Capital availability – 80% of respondents expect the same or more capital to be available for deals in 2025, with private equity firms especially bullish
• Deal volume outlook – Nearly 90% of private equity investors plan to increase their M&A activity, targeting new value-creation opportunities  
• Industry hotspots – Financial services, healthcare, and government services are the top three verticals attracting buyers
• Valuation and deal structures - Buyers expect valuations to remain stable, bridging gaps for high-growth businesses with earn-outs and equity incentives

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