The UK has been ranked the best country for spinout value creation in Europe, while US acquirers have gained more from exits from the region compared to local buyers, according to a new report from data platform Dealroom.
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November 20, 2025
UK tops European spinout ranking — but US acquirers gain most from region’s exits
Deeptech and life sciences M&A reached new peaks while IPOs ‘disappeared’, report finds
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