Energy M&A stormed back in 2024, racking up $135 billion across 280 transactions—an 18% surge from 2023, according to PitchBook. A tangled energy transition, skyrocketing power demand, and favorable policy shifts fueled the rebound. Looking to 2025, private equity, specialty...

Healthcare M&A carved out $110 billion across 420 deals in 2024, a 12% climb from 2023, according to PitchBook. Labor shortages, an aging population, and technology’s relentless push propelled the upswing. For private equity, specialty lenders, and investment bankers, 2025...

U.S. manufacturing M&A surged to $92 billion across 340 deals in 2024, a 15% rise from 2023, according to PitchBook. Reshoring efforts, automation advances, and government incentives ignited the upswing. For private equity, specialty lenders, and investment bankers, 2025 promises...

Retail M&A climbed to $85 billion across 310 deals in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, according to PitchBook. Digital transformation, omnichannel adjustments, and economic pressures drove the ascent. Looking ahead, 2025 could see the pipeline swell to $95 billion—provided...

Technology and software M&A surged to $180 billion across 510 deals in 2024, a 14% rise from 2023, according to PitchBook. The momentum came from artificial intelligence breakthroughs, expanding data centers, and the persistent strength of software-as-a-service (SaaS) models. For...