As it was for just about everything in European tech, 2021 was also a record year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As).
Analysis
September 9, 2022
The state of M&A in European tech
Sifted analysts explain what went on with M&A over the summer
Amy Lewin and Federico Scolari
3 min read
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