Autotech & Mobility Report 2H2025
Our latest Autotech & Mobility M&A report captures a sharp turnaround in market sentiment. The steep drop-off in dealmaking seen in 1H2024 was followed by a restrained uptick in momentum in the latter half of the year, which has since given way to a full-blown resurgence. Deal activity has dramatically returned to the robust levels last seen in 2023, driven by strategic pivots from major players, acquisitions aimed at enhancing tech capabilities, and more favourable macroeconomic conditions.
In 1H2025, M&A activity has accelerated, propelled by rapid automotive software innovation, improvements in EV infrastructure, and the growing demand for integrated, efficient mobility solutions. Automakers and software companies are increasingly leveraging acquisitions to scale their capabilities in areas such as fleet management software and smart mobility technologies.
The report covers key subsectors within Autotech & Mobility, including Enterprise Applications, Internet Commerce & Content, Embedded Software & Systems, Mobility & Fleet Management and EV Infrastructure.
Key topics addressed in the report include:
- Trends and analysis of M&A activity
- Transaction overview by region
- Most active acquirers and deal highlights
- Valuation insights and metrics
Top Buyers
The above graph covers the period between January 2020 and June 2025. Throughout this M&A report, median “trailing 30-month” multiples plotted in the graphs refer to the 30-month period prior to and including the half year.