Episode 94: Tech M&A in February 2026: Deal Volume, Valuations & Mega Deal Trends Explained
About this episode
This episode provides an update on the tech M&A landscape in February 2026, highlighting key statistics and trends.
February 2026 was an active month for technology mergers and acquisitions, with 394 tech M&A transactions , including five billion‑dollar mega deals and a top disclosed transaction valued at $9.9 billion . In this market update, we break down the latest tech M&A data from the Corum Index , including deal volume, valuation multiples, private equity activity, cross‑border trends, and sector‑level performance across horizontal, vertical, infrastructure, gaming, IT services, healthcare, AI, cybersecurity, and supply chain management . You'll hear where valuations are expanding, which subsectors are commanding premium multiples, and how strategic buyers, private equity firms, and non‑tech acquirers are shaping today's deal landscape. If you're a founder, CEO, investor, or corporate development leader, this report offers practical insight into exit timing, buyer demand, and market momentum . Takeaways February 2026 recorded 394 tech M&A deals , including five $1B+ mega transactions Private equity acquired 23 platform companies; VC‑backed exits totaled 105 35% of deals were cross‑border , highlighting strong global buyer demand Startups represented 45% of all transactions…
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