How many acquisitions happened in 2021?

There were 16901 recorded acquisitions in 2021, totalling $2156.08B in disclosed deal value.

What was the largest acquisition of 2021?

The largest disclosed acquisition of 2021 was Piramal Group's purchase of Dewan Housing Finance for $51.21B.

Who was the most active acquirer in 2021?

Accenture was the most active acquirer in 2021.

Which sector saw the most M&A activity in 2021?

Software saw the most acquisition activity in 2021.

What was the average deal size in 2021?

The average disclosed deal size in 2021 was $819.18M.

What was the median deal size in 2021?

The median disclosed deal size in 2021 was $110M.

Which sector attracted the most acquisition capital in 2021?

Financial Services companies attracted the most disclosed acquisition capital in 2021 — about $325.67B.

2021 Acquisitions & Funding

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The biggest M&A deals, largest funding rounds and most active acquirers of 2021.

Acquisitions

16,901

Total M&A Value

$2.15T

Total Funding

$1.31T

Funding Rounds

61,908

2021 Acquisitions

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Most Active Acquirers of 2021

Accenture56 deals
Storskogen40 deals
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.29 deals
Gallagher26 deals
Blackstone Group24 deals
CVC Capital Partners23 deals
HUB International21 deals
Assured Partners20 deals
The Carlyle Group20 deals
H.I.G. Capital19 deals
The Hilb Group19 deals
Integrity Marketing Group18 deals

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