
Complete Guide to 2025 M&A Trends for Founders
The 2025 M&A landscape marks a major comeback, with $2.2 trillion in deal volume driven by aging founders exiting and aggressive private equity activity. Mega-deals, sector-specific growth in finance, tech, and media, and a surge in take-private transactions are reshaping dealmaking. For founders, now is the time to prepare—by building scalable operations, aligning with high-growth sectors, and positioning to attract strategic or sponsor-led investments.












