Continued AI innovation, pent-up cash balances, and the
potential for renewed investor optimism and increased regulatory
clarity will likely drive dealmaking later this year, after the
bout of market uncertainty subsides.
Tech M&A rebounded in 2024 and is slated for further growth
this year, despite a recent rise in market uncertainty tied to
shifting federal policies.
Global tech M&A deal value reached $740.7 billion in 2024, a
46% increase from $506.4 billion in 2023, according to PitchBook.
Tech M&A deal value accounted for nearly 21% of all global
M&A value, ranking second only to the business-to-business
(B2B) sector.
Global M&A dealmaking started out 2025 on
weaker-than-expected footing, reflecting investor uncertainty due
to sudden policy shifts, including tariffs and executive orders.
However, this wave of uncertainty is likely to be temporary. As
markets, businesses, and policymakers adjust to the evolving
landscape, stability will return and
