The Argos Index® Q1 2026, which tracks quarterly valuation levels of private mid-market companies in the eurozone, has just been released. The index edges up slightly to 8.6x EBITDA, driven by prices paid by private equity funds. Please click here to download the complete study. A Shift from Seller’s Market to Buyer’s Market The...
Category: Mergers & Adquisitions
VC-A and You Are Capital Partner to Launch the VDD Fund
Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A) is pleased to announce a new partnership with You Are Capital (YAC) to launch the VDD Fund, a dedicated investment vehicle designed to pre-finance Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) in M&A transactions. The teaser will be available for download directly from the website. The fund concept and teaser position this as...
Argos Index Q4 2025: Valuations Decline to 8.3x EBITDA — A Turning Point for Mid-Market M&A
The Argos Index® Q4 2025, which tracks quarterly valuation levels of private mid-market companies in the eurozone, has just been released. Valuations continue their downward adjustment, reaching 8.3x EBITDA, the lowest level observed since 2014. This ongoing correction reflects a structural shift in negotiating dynamics and is beginning to unlock renewed activity in the mid-market...
300+ Sell-Sides – Exclusive for VC-A Members
Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A) has entered a strategic partnership with a leading US-based M&A platform, providing privileged access to 300+ active sell-side mandates (SMEs and mid-market). This complements VC-A’s existing proprietary dealflow sourced through our global network of 1,200+ Members. Those sell-side mandates are exclusive to VC-A Members. If you are not yet a...
Argos Index Q3 2025: European SME prices down further to 8.7x EBITDA, the lowest level since 2017
The Q3 2025 Argos Index®, measuring every quarter the level of private mid-market company valuations in the euro zone, has been released. The index is further down to 8.7x EBITDA, a decline affecting all segments of the mid-market. Please click here to download the complete study.