Overall, I think the M&A landscape in 2024 looks promising.
Stefano is Founder of MergersCorp M&A International, Investment Banker and M&A Advisor with 15+ years of international experience.
Last year was a difficult year for investment banking and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The post-Covid effect, high inflation rate, geopolitical uncertainty and high energy costs combined with extremely high interest rates significantly impacted the global deal flow.
For 2024, many analysts generally expect that the M&A environment will continue the positive growth of the last quarter and increase the number of transactions on a global scale.Technology
One key trend that is likely to shape M&A deals in 2024 is the integration of technology. As digital transformation continues to be a priority for businesses, I think we can anticipate a surge in M&A deals within the tech industry. Companies will seek to acquire innovative startups or merge with complementary businesses to enhance their technological capabilities and remain competitive in the digital landscape.
I think digital services and technological innovation businesses will definitely become two of the most active verticals for M&A. Furthermore, artificial intelligence (AI) and the extensive presence of the internet in almost any place of the world could permit even smaller organizations that are not really familiar with corporate finance and cross-border mergers and acquisitions to engage in growing the company by acquiring businesses or clients.
