M&A and fundraising in the European manufacturing and distribution sector: H1 2025 trends
28 July 2025
Mergers, acquisitions and fundraising continue to reshape the European manufacturing and distribution sector. Businesses are navigating global supply chain pressures, shifting consumer demand and growing competition.
Moore Kingston Smith has published its latest report analysing M&A and fundraising activity across the sector in the first half of 2025. It provides valuable insight into where investment is flowing, which subsectors are attracting the most interest, and what this means for business owners considering growth or exit strategies.
Key themes explored include:
- investor appetite and which markets and business models are proving most attractive;
- the rise in cross-border deals and the role of international buyers;
- funding trends, including the part played by private equity and alternative finance.
For business leaders, investors and advisers, the report offers a clear picture of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.