Translink Corporate Finance, together with BAHR, were delighted to host the second edition of Nordic Tech Stars on May 5th 2026 in Stockholm. The event brought together 15+ leading Nordic high-growth technology companies and 19 carefully selected European and global investors active in growth equity and buyout with a strong technology and software focus.
Translink Corporate Finance’s IT Services Valuation Index for H2 2025 reveals a sector balancing near-term caution against long-term demand drivers.
Year on year, the healthcare sector remains one of the most active in terms of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). According to the latest Translink Corporate Finance M&A Healthcare Insights Report, 2025 maintained strong transaction levels, as well-capitalised corporates, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investors sustained momentum despite macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Phase 4 of our Industrials M&A Insights Report examines the Packaging, Wood & Paper and Plastics sub-sectors. The packaging sector is experiencing moderate growth fuelled by e-commerce expansion and rising demand for eco-friendly, recyclable materials, though regulatory tightening and market uncertainty continue to weigh on transaction values.
The global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) M&A market is navigating a pivotal moment. After a period of unprecedented volatility, the final quarter of 2025 has revealed a landscape defined by caution, selectivity, and a shift from volume to quality.
The opening phase of our FY 2025 Industrials M&A Insights Report examines two sub-sectors navigating significant transformation: Aerospace & Defence and Automotive
In today’s global deal landscape, opportunity doesn’t stop at borders, but neither do the risks. For acquirers, the allure of international expansion is clear, but cross-border transactions can introduce additional layers of complexity that domestic deals rarely face. Due diligence has always been the linchpin of M&A success; in an international context, the process and methodology need even more care.
Reflecting on 2025, it is evident that the global M&A landscape was defined not by a return to pre-crisis stability but by a strategic adaptation to volatility. As activity accelerated in the second half of the year, a new consensus emerged among Translink Corporate Finance’s global partners: the “wait and see” era has officially come to an end. We have entered a period of “accepted risk,” where dealmakers are no longer pausing for headwinds to clear, but instead pricing these variables into their models to complete deals.
The global Logistics M&A market is undergoing a crucial phase of stabilisation in 2025, moving away from the post-pandemic volatility towards a more normalised and strategic environment. After a period of structural upheaval driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, a new landscape is emerging, defined by valuation stability, a focus on resilience and the integration of critical technologies.
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for business services; if you’re positioned to scale, this may be the moment to get on the front foot. With over *$2 trillion in “dry powder” (cash to invest), plus prospective rate cuts, private equity (PE) investment activity is likely to accelerate.
