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UK Mid-Market Buy-and-Build Activity Drops 61% in 2025 After 2024 Peak

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Mid-market bolt-on acquisition activity across UK private equity and venture capital-backed platforms fell sharply in 2025 following a record year in 2024, according to new research from UK law firm Stevens & Bolton. The analysis shows that the number of add-on acquisitions completed by the 45 most active serial acquirers in the UK declined by 61% year-on-year, dropping from a peak of 114 deals in 2024 to significantly lower volumes in 2025. Des…

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UK mid-market buy-and-build activity drops 61% in 2025 after 2024 peak

Mid-market bolt-on acquisition activity across UK private equity and venture capital-backed platforms fell sharply in 2025 following a record year in 2024, according to new research from UK law firm Stevens & Bolton. The analysis shows that the number of add-on acquisitions completed by the 45 most active serial acquirers in the UK declined by 61% year-on-year, dropping from a peak of 114 deals in 2024 to significantly lower volumes in 2025. Des…

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cmotech.uk broke the news 6 hours ago on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

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