The latest Autotech & Mobility M&A report from Hampleton Partners, the international M&A and corporate finance advisory firm for software and technology companies, reveals bullish M&A activity in the sector, matching the record peak seen in 2023.

A top momentum maker highlighted by the report is the increasing adoption of EV – not only by consumers but by logistics companies and public transport authorities. With electric truck and bus registrations on the rise in Europe, the burgeoning demand for EV charging infrastructure, including high-power charging, is spurring consolidation in what is still a highly fragmented market. 

The software ecosystem enabling the EV transition is also seeing active consolidation, with companies leveraging M&A as a speedier and more cost-effective alternative to in-house R&D. The report reveals that the Enterprise Applications has seen record activity as CRM, dealership management and other platforms race to expand their suites. Onboard driving and diagnostics systems and online sales platforms are also actively sought-after, underscoring how digital solutions are reshaping every aspect of the industry, from how cars are driven to how they’re sold. 

Commentating on the latest deal data, Michael Brecht, Sector Principal at Hampleton Partners, said: “The steady pivot from combustion to electric engines, the AI-enhancement of dealership, mobility and logistics management platforms, plus the proliferation of the ADAS tech stack to include ever-more sophisticated applications, all add up to a sector undergoing the kind of disruption which motivates acquirers to aggressively secure technology and market share.” 

The Hampleton Partners Autotech & Mobility Report 1H2026 discusses key deals from across the sector, including:

HARMAN’s acquisition of ZF Group’s ADAS division – a blockbuster USD 1.8b deal which marks a decisive step into the onboard software systems market for Samsung subsidiary HARMAN

OLX Group’s acquisition of La Centrale – a major shift in the e-commerce ecosystem which sees one of the world’s leading digital marketplace companies enter the Western European car sales market for the first time

Knorr-Bremse’s acquisition of TRAVIS – a company synonymous with braking systems and other hardware components significantly diversifies its portfolio through the purchase of a leading road services platform

Download the full Hampleton Partners Autotech & Mobility M&A Market Report 1H2026, which outlines the most significant trends within the sector and discusses specific deals from the five core segments: Enterprise Applications, Internet Commerce & Content, Embedded Software & Systems, Mobility & Fleet Management, and EV Infrastructure. 

Hampleton Partners’ M&A Market Reports are compiled using data and information from 451 Research, Capital IQ, CB Insights, Gartner, IDC and more.

Hampleton Partners advises owners of software and technology companies on M&A transactions and growth financing with strategic buyers or financial investors. Hampleton’s experienced deal makers have advised hundreds of tech industry shareholders to date, providing hands-on expertise and targeted advice to entrepreneurs looking to sell, partially retire, or accelerate their growth.

With offices across Europe, and partners in North America and East Asia, Hampleton offers a global perspective with industry expertise in Enterprise Software, Digital Commerce, IT & Business Services, Artificial Intelligence, Autotech & Mobility, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthtech, Supply Chain Management, Healthtech, HR Tech, and Insurtech. 

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