Nordic M&A Market Shows Signs of Recovery – Survey Insights for 2025
We're excited to release the findings from our 2025 Nordic M&A Market Survey, which collected responses from over 120 transaction professionals across the region – including private equity investors, industrial buyers, and advisors.
The results suggest a market on the rebound. Respondents anticipate rising valuation levels in the coming year, supported by stabilizing interest rates. Cash flow has taken center stage as a key valuation driver, alongside growth potential and profitability.
Notably, the software, energy, and professional services sectors continue to attract strong investor interest. Strategic add-on deals and platform investments remain high on the agenda for buyers.
Download the full report here to explore the trends shaping the Nordic M&A landscape in 2025.
We hope the insights prove valuable. For further discussion or inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Key contacts
Antti Liimatainen
Chief Operating Officer
Antti Liimatainen is the Chief Operating Officer at Eversheds Sutherland Finland. He has experience in more than 100 Finnish and cross-border corporate transactions.
Expertise includes:
M&A transactions
Financing
Exit readiness
Transaction readiness
Post merger integration
Henri Falck
M&A Director
Henri Falck specializes in commercial and strategic advisory for corporate and ownership transactions at Eversheds. He has extensive buy-side experience in private equity and has worked throughout his career with technology and software companies operating under the SaaS business model. At Eversheds, in addition to M&A transactions, Henri also advises clients on ownership arrangements related to growth financing.
