A record year for the global SF market in 2025

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by a professional from European Business School
in Madrid, España

4mos ago

A record year for the global SF market in 2025

After several weeks of compiling data on all SF transactions closed inredactednote: some deals may be missing or undisclosed due to confidentiality), we are excited to share this initial overview. Key Highlights: - 100+ SF acquisitions recorded worldwide – a new all-time record! - Europe is now “on par” with North America. - a wave of international exits in Europe and Latin America. 2025 has been a landmark year for SF globally, with strong growth, record deals, and outstanding exits. We expect 2026 to be even more dynamic, particularly in Asia and Latin America. redacted

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reply by a searcher 3mos ago
from The University of Chicago in United Kingdom

Very interesting read

reply by a professional 2mos ago
from European Business School in Madrid, España

2026 looks promising, with more than 25 deals already!