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July 2, 2026

H1’s biggest M&A deals

A look back at European exits so far this year

M&A dealmaking decreased in the first half of 2026, with 324 exits tracked by Sifted across the continent, down from 444 in the same period last year.Only 15 buyers closed multiple deals, and most did just two each. The exception was Norwegian investment firm Verdane Capital, which made three acquisitions.

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Ruggero Di Spigna

Ruggero Di Spigna is a Senior Insights & Product Associate at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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