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European PE Deal Activity

Deal activity: Deal count has picked up through the first half of 2025, up 2% compared to the same period last year but still down 7% from H2 2024. With geopolitical tensions, investors and analysts alike are forecasting muted European private equity activity for the rest of 2025, with cautious optimism that lower interest rates will support dealmaking H2 2025.

Deal size: Deals between €250 Mn and €1 Bn have proliferated since 2020 and will continue to be a popular segment as investors look for niche players and underwrite deals with more uncertainty, boosting middle market activity.

Source: Dealogic, Deal Region in Europe, Announced/Completed 1/1/2020 through 6/30/2025. Dea

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