In a strategic move to bolster its position in the Nordic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, Synergos has rebranded as Translink Corporate Finance Norge. This transition reflects the firm’s long-standing collaboration with Translink Corporate Finance and emphasises its commitment to providing seamless cross-border advisory services.
The global SaaS M&A landscape is undergoing a fundamental recalibration in 2025. The era of high-velocity, growth-at-all-costs dealmaking has given way to a more measured and discerning environment, where financial discipline and proven performance are paramount.
As India’s economic transformation accelerates, deal activity is intensifying across the board. Cross-border M&A is no longer dominated solely by large conglomerates – mid-market companies, venture-backed firms and private equity funds are now shaping the deal landscape in significant ways.
The global SaaS M&A market is undergoing a significant recalibration in 2025, moving away from the high-velocity, growth-at-all-costs era towards a more measured and selective environment. After a period of turbulence, a new landscape is emerging, defined by valuation discipline, a flight to quality, and diverging regional trends.
Many businesses with global ambitions eventually reach a crossroads: how to grow beyond what organic expansion can deliver. For family-owned companies, that challenge is especially complex. The key is not just scaling up but doing so in a way that preserves the values, identity, and continuity that underpin long-term success.
India is undergoing one of the most remarkable economic transformations of the 21st century. Already the world’s fifth-largest economy, it is on track to overtake Japan and Germany to claim third place before the decade ends. Its rapid GDP growth, youthful workforce, and far-reaching policy reforms are reshaping its role in global business – and driving a surge in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The global logistics sector is at a strategic crossroads. After navigating the turbulence of post-pandemic inflation and supply chain upheavals, the industry is demonstrating remarkable resilience and a return to cautious optimism. According to the Grand View Research, Translink CF analysis, Xerfi, the logistics market is set to grow to nearly $6 trillion by 2030, a growth driven by a rebound in global trade and the enduring rise of e-commerce.
In a shifting economic landscape, businesses that embrace strategic realignment can position themselves as prime candidates for investment, acquisitions, or partnerships. As markets are continually reshaped by emerging technologies, evolving client expectations, and global competition, the pressure to adapt has never been greater.
The first half of 2025 has presented a paradox for global M&A dealmaking. While the year began with encouraging signs of renewed momentum, the second quarter introduced escalating trade tensions and profound policy uncertainty.
The ‘buy-and-build’ strategy has become an increasingly attractive growth model for private equity investors aiming to build scaled, efficient businesses that can achieve premium exit multiples. While widely adopted, the differences between domestic and international buy-and-build approaches—and the strategic considerations they require—are often overlooked.
