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June 24, 2026
German auto subscription startup Finn secures EUR 140m in Series D funding, achieving unicorn status
Business Insider DE Gruenderszene
December 4, 2024

Finn, a VC-backed fast-growing provider of all-inclusive car subscriptions, is looking for investors for a capital raise or potentially minority stake sale in a process run without a formal corporate finance advisor, 2024E ARR of EUR 163m, acc. to sources *ESG FRIENDLY* (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 23, 2026
Brussels-based Apheon acquires 50% stake in Easi, valuing the Belgian IT group at EUR 450m - EV/EBITDA (FY0) of 12.9x
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March 5, 2026

The Kumulus-advised sales process of privately-held EASI, a Belgian digital transformation company, is progressing - acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 23, 2026
France-based FM Logistic acquires majority of German logistics group Schäflein
Press Release
February 17, 2026

The WALTER FRIES-led sales process of family-owned logistics group Schäflein is reportedly in DD phase, as first round bids have been collected - 2025 revenues of EUR 260m and EBITDA of EUR 25m - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 23, 2026
Swedish sportstech provider Sportway raises SEK 200m in funding round led by Gamma Waves, at SEK 1bn valuation
Press Release
December 15, 2025

Sportway Media Group, a Swedish sports-technology provider delivering AI-automated production and digital distribution of sports content, is reportedly working with MCF Corporate Finance on a USD 10-30m capital raise to fuel further international expansion, acc. to sources - revenue of EUR 16-18m in 2025E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 23, 2026
Seven2-backed Germany-based asset manager HRK LUNIS acquires majority stake in asset manager Eyb & Wallwitz
Press Release
November 17, 2025

The private owners of Eyb & Wallwitz, an independent wealth management boutique with EUR 3bn AUM, are exploring strategic options advised by KPMG Corp. Finance, generating 2023 EBITDA of around EUR 8m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 22, 2026
Swedish education group AcadeMedia (publ.) enters the UK market with acquisition of Chestnut Nursery Schools
Press Release
March 27, 2026

Founder-owned Chestnut Nursery Schools is said to be joining the growing list of UK nursery operators coming to market this year, with Grant Thornton advising - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 22, 2026
Investcorp acquires majority stake in Smart Managed Solutions, a UK-based M&E maintenance specialist
Press Release
March 19, 2026

Update: PwC is reportedly mandated to prepare a potential sale of Smart Managed Solutions, an M&E maintenance specialist for critical environments, with a process expected to launch this summer and to attract strong interest - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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March 6, 2026

Founder-owned Smart Managed Solutions, a technical FM services provider, is said to be weighing ownership options - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 19, 2026
German prosthetics firm Ottobock (publ.) divests wheelchair business to med-tech company DH Care
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June 20, 2025

Goldman Sachs reportedly is advising on carving out and divesting Ottobock's Human Mobility Division, which includes the production of manual and powered wheelchairs, as Ottobock gears up for its long-awaited IPO, expected to be marketed off 2024 EBITDA of EUR 10m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 18, 2026
Phoenix Equity Partners invests in online secondary school Minerva Virtual Academy
Press Release
June 11, 2026

Update: The Grant Thornton-advised sale process of Minerva Virtual Academy, the founder-owned online secondary school, is understood to have reached an advanced stage - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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March 23, 2026

The founder of Minerva Virtual Academy, an online secondary school, is said to be exploring a sale with Grant Thornton advising amid expansion into international markets - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 18, 2026
US-based PCB provider TTM Technologies (publ.) acquires STG Swiss Technology Group from Afinum Management
Press Release
May 7, 2026

Update: marketing materials are reportedly out for Afinum’s medtech asset Swiss Technology Group (“STG”), a provider of microelectronic components for medical technology products - a process led by Piper Sandler - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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March 17, 2025

Reportedly, Afinum has mandated Piper Sandler to launch a sales process of STG Swiss Technology Group, a provider of microelectronic components for medical technology products, expecting an adjusted EBITDA of around EUR 20m in 2024, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 18, 2026
Norway-based Fjord Defence Group (publ.) acquires Swedish defence components manufacturer PartnerTech Karlskoga from Permec Group at an EV of SEK 900m - EV/EBITDA (FY1) of 6.4x to 6.9x
Press Release
January 15, 2026

Family-owned PartnerTech Karlskoga, a manufacturing partner of strategic metal components to the defense industry, is exploring ownership options advised by EY Parthenon amid strong recent growth, acc. to several sources - EBITDA of SEK 130-140m (EUR 12-13m) in 2026E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 18, 2026
Moroccan pharmaceutical firm Laprophan Group acquires Swiss pharmaceutical company Rivopharm
Press Release
March 24, 2025

Update: the Rothschild-guided potential sale of Swiss Rivopharm, a privately-owned niche pharmaco and CDMO firm, may come back this year as the Q3-2024 process did not materialize, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 17, 2026
Nordic Capital-backed Swedish digital bank Qred merges with UK-based SME finance provider Liberis at a combined valuation of GBP 600m
Sky News Blog
March 5, 2026

Update: Perella Weinberg has reportedly been appointed to oversee the exit process for Nordic Capital-backed Qred, a digital bank for small businesses, according to several sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 9, 2026

Company to watch: Nordic Capital-backed Qred, a digital bank for small businesses, is highlighted as a potential near-mid term exit candidate amid strong growth and ongoing European expansion, according to multiple sources - operating income of SEK 1,100m (EUR 100m) in 2025E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 17, 2026
German toy, puzzle, and book publishing company Ravensburger acquires majority stake in toy manufacturer Steiff
Press Release
March 3, 2026

Update: DC Advisory is reportedly overseeing the sales process for soft-toy manufacturer Steiff, with indicative bids expected very soon - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 25, 2026

The private owners of Steiff - known for their premium soft-toys and children’s goods - are reportedly mulling strategic options and engaging with advisors, following completion of recent restructuring measures - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 16, 2026
Investindustrial-backed Italian industrial company Piovan Group acquires Danish food processing equipment provider Aasted for up to DKK 1.5-2bn - EV/EBITDA (FY0) of 11.7-15.6x
Press Release
June 10, 2026

Update: With NBOs having recently been collected, the DNB Carnegie-advised process for Aasted, an industrial food processing equipment provider, has moved into the second round, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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April 27, 2026

The owners of Aasted, an industrial food processing equipment provider, are reportedly exploring ownership options advised by DNB Carnegie, according to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 16, 2026
Nord Holding set to acquire German medical billing service provider Medas Factoring from Liberta Partners
Press Release
November 25, 2025

Update: IM is on the doorstep in the long-awaited Raymond James-advised sales process of billing software Medas Factoring, 2024E revenues of EUR 30m and EBITDA of EUR ~12m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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November 26, 2024

Raymond James is close to get the mandate to launch an exit of Liberta Partners’ portfolio firm Medas, a cloud-based billing service and technology provider for healthcare professionals, expected to be marketed off 2024E revenues and EBITDA of EUR 30m and EUR ~12m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 16, 2026
EOS Partners secures majority stake in German virtual data rooms Drooms
Press release
July 1, 2024

Founder-owned Drooms, a provider of virtual data rooms for M&A and real estate transactions, is preparing for a sale to be advised by Stifel - according to multiple sources - coming to market amid coming sale of Visma-owned Norwegian data room provider Admincontrol (NKP | M&A Insights)

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June 15, 2026
Finnish retail conglomerate Kesko (publ.) acquires Nordic HVAC wholesaler Dahl from Saint-Gobain at an EV of EUR 1,518m - EV/EBITDA (2025) of 10.4x
Press Release
May 7, 2026

Update: In addition to the previously flagged carve-outs, Saint-Gobain (publ.) is reportedly also working with Citi on carve-outs and potential divestments of Dahl (SE/DK/NO/FI) and Optimera (NO/SE), respectively, according to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 15, 2026
Finnish tech company Reaktor Group (publ.) completes oversubscribed IPO on Nasdaq Helsinki raising EUR ~20m, with an EUR 210 market valuation
Press Release
April 21, 2026

Update: The DNB Carnegie-advised dual-track process for technology consultancy Reaktor is reportedly “live” with the M&A-track currently in focus, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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November 8, 2024

The owners of Reaktor, a well-performing Finnish technology consulting and software development group, weigh ownership options and have engaged Carnegie for a 2025 process, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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June 15, 2026
Inflexion acquires majority stake in fire and security services platform Ranger Fire & Security
Press Release
November 7, 2025

Hyperion is prepping Ranger, a rapidly growing fire and security services consolidator created in early 2024, for an H1-2026 sales process, with DC Advisory mandated, amid notable M&A activity in the sector - 2025E EBITDA of GBP 5m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 15, 2026
US-based investment firm JLL Partners acquires German healthcare logistics group Life Couriers from Auctus Capital Partners
Press Release
October 17, 2025

Harris Williams is reportedly mandated for the sales process for Auctus-backed Life Couriers, a provider of time-critical transport for the life sciences and healthcare sectors, with teasers in circulation and kick-off slated for Q1-2026 - 2025E revenues of EUR 210m and EBITDA of EUR 25m, acc. to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 12, 2026
CBPE Capital acquires majority stake in UK-based development consultancy Brookbanks Consulting
Press Release
April 14, 2026

Brookbanks Consulting, a multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy, is understood to have been put up for sale by its private owners, with KPMG advising and materials in circulation - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 11, 2026
Goldenpeak acquires majority stake in Irish built-environment consultancy ORS Building Consultants from Erisbeg
Press Release
April 3, 2026

Erisbeg reportedly launches sale of ORS Building Consultants, an Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy, following three years of buy-and-build - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 11, 2026
Danish technical services group InstallatørGruppen (publ.) completes IPO on Nasdaq Copenhagen at target DKK 4.5bn valuation
Press Release
November 27, 2025

Update: ABG Sundal Collier and DNB Carnegie are reportedly advising on the upcoming 2026 exit process for FSN Capital-backed technical installation services group InstallatørGruppen, acc. to multiple sources - EBITA of DKK 300-340m in FY25E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 15, 2025

FSN Capital is in the process of appointing advisors for an upcoming 2026 exit process for its portfolio company, InstallatørGruppen, a fast-growing technical installation services group, acc. to sources - EBITA of DKK 300-340m in FY25E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 11, 2026
Permira invests in CDP (The Carbon Disclosure Project), backing its standalone commercial business
Press Release
November 14, 2025

CDP (“The Carbon Disclosure Project”), a charity, is working with Rothschild on a potential sale of its environmental data, software, and accreditation business which generates ARR of GBP 40m and pro-forma EBITDA of GBP 20m (estm.) - according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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