M&A Activity Rebounds as Companies Seek Strategic Capabilities

After a subdued 2023 and 2024, mergers and acquisitions surged in Q4 2025 and into early 2026, driven by companies seeking to acquire AI capabilities, tale... read more

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"Acqui-hires and capability acquisitions are the fastest competitive move available right now. Done right, they're transformational." — PwC Deals Leader, January 2026"

After a subdued 2023 and 2024, mergers and acquisitions surged in Q4 2025 and into early 2026, driven by companies seeking to acquire AI capabilities, tale...

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After a subdued 2023 and 2024, mergers and acquisitions surged in Q4 2025 and into early 2026, driven by companies seeking to acquire AI capabilities, talent, and market share rather than building organically. PwC reported $1.2 trillion in global M&A deal value in H2 2025, a 31% increase over H1.

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