IT-Services M&A and Capital Market Analysis

In addition to trends in the M&A market and a current capital market analysis, the latest IMAP Germany IT-Services Sector Report examines the investment activity of financial investors in the IT-Services sector. The report analyses 86 IT-Services companies and 60 financial investors in the DACH region, providing a detailed view of PE investment activity, corporate M&A strategy, valuation developments, share price performance, and M&A dynamics.

Furthermore, the report offers in-depth insights into the M&A strategies of major IT-Services companies and current company valuations in the IT-Services sector, covering both publicly listed companies and transactions involving privately held firms. The valuation section delivers a comprehensive overview of private and public IT-Services markets, while sector mapping includes the size and subsectors of the companies, the investors, and the investment date.

Investment Activity and IT-Services Platform Strategies

Investment activity trends show continued, strong deal activity from private equity and growth investors, who are creating substantial buy-and-build IT-Services platforms across all regions and sectors. Financial sponsors currently hold their IT-Services platform investments for around three years on average, with the first exits in 2025 executed via secondary sales or trade sales to strategic investors.

These buy-and-build strategies and exit scenarios highlight how private equity investors are shaping consolidation in the IT-Services industry. The report details how platform strategies, add-on acquisitions, and holding periods are influencing deal flow and portfolio construction in the DACH IT-Services market.

IT-Services Stock Market Performance and Valuation Trends

Until October 2025, the performance of European IT-Services stocks was mixed, with the sector growing marginally by 3.6% over the last twelve months. EV/EBITDA multiples in the IT-Services sector improved to around 8x, in line with five-year historical development.

Valuations in the IT-Services M&A space remained stable despite broader market fluctuations, with scarce IT-Services assets attracting valuation premiums. Rising foreign investor interest in Germany has further supported these higher multiples for selected IT-Services companies.

IT-Services Sector Mapping and Deal Dynamics

The valuation section provides a comprehensive overview of private and public markets. Our sector mapping includes insights into the size and subsectors of the companies, the investors, and the investment date

For more information, please download the report below and feel free to contact the IMAP Germany team.