Analysis

September 9, 2022

The state of M&A in European tech

Sifted analysts explain what went on with M&A over the summer


The cofounders of fintechs Penta and Qonto, which were involved in an M&A deal this year

As it was for just about everything in European tech, 2021 was also a record year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As). 

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