🌍 What are the latest trends in the global SF ecosystem? Our latest Market Analysis reveals some interesting findings from the first three quarters of 2026. 🔎 Key findings: - Europe leads globally, accounting for 43 of the 75 acquisitions recorded so far, representing more than 55% of the total. - The United States remains the world's leading market - Spain ranks second worldwide. France, Italy, the UK, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are the next most active markets in Europe. - 7 deals in Latam in 5 countries, and 6 in APAC (in Australia, Japan & India). 👉 Take a look at the geographical breakdown of acquisitions in our analysis. 🏭 Which sectors are attracting searchers? Business services, industrial and manufacturing companies, and technology-enabled businesses stand out, alongside healthcare, logistics, HVAC, education, and environmental services. 👉 Explore the full list of 75 SF acquisitions in our database. 👤 120+ new SFs launched: - Solo search is gaining ground: 65% of the SFs launched so far in 2026 have been established by solo searchers, compared with 35% launched by duos. In Italy and France, the split is approximately 50/50. - Most active countries for SF launches (in order): the USA, Spain, Italy, Brazil… 📈 These figures remain preliminary, as additional transactions are still being compiled and many deals remain undisclosed. However, the data points to a dynamic and increasingly international ecosystem, with total acquisitions expected to exceed 100 by year-end. 📖 Read the full analysis to explore the full list of acquisitions, the geographical breakdown, sector trends, and latest fundraising activity. 👉 redacted