2024 turned out to be a slower year for M&A in Europe than many bankers, investors and lawyers expected.
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January 7, 2025
M&A in European tech slowed in 2024 — but insiders expect things to heat up
Deal count slumped but deal value got a boost from one big Spanish IPO
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