Our latest market analysis suggests that 2026 is on track to become another record year for SF acquisitions worldwide. While these figures remain preliminary (particularly as some US transactions have yet to be identified and others remain confidential) the trends are already becoming very clear: 📈 Europe is leading the way, accounting for approximately 50–60% of all acquisitions recorded so far in 2026. Spain has further strengthened its position as the second most active SF market in the world, behind only the United States, representing roughly one-third of all European acquisitions (10 deals). France is also having an outstanding year, with 5 completed acquisitions (plus one Luxembourg acquisition led by a French searcher) and 3 full exits (4, if one bankruptcy is taken into account), including one of the most significant SF exits globally. 🌎 So far, we have identified: - Europe: 32 acquisitions (Spain, France, Belgium, UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland and Portugal) - North America: 14 (USA, Canada) - Latin America: 5 (Brazil, Chile, Mexico) - APAC: 5 (Australia, India, Japan) Beyond the numbers, the analysis also highlights the sectors attracting the most interest. Industrial and business services continue to dominate, while healthcare, vertical software, fintech, digital infrastructure, and essential consumer services remain highly attractive for searchers seeking resilient businesses with recurring revenues. As always, these numbers will continue to evolve as additional transactions become public, but the direction is unmistakable: the global SF ecosystem continues to grow, mature, and expand into new markets. 📊 In this analysis, you'll find: - Regional and country breakdowns - Sector trends - The complete list of the 56 acquisitions identified so far in 2026 📄 Read the full analysis here: 👉 redacted