Announcing the nominees for the M&A Awards 2025

Value creation is the first thing judges look for when determining Belgium’s best mid-cap private equity exit.

Belgium’s dealmaking community reconnected on 27 August 2026 for the fifth edition of the M&A Summer Party, reinforcing important industry relationships.

The M&A Community Belgium is currently looking for a bright, driven student to join the Dealmakerdata.be team.

The eligibility requirements for the best venture capital deal in Belgium's life sciences sector, as announced at the 2026 M&A Awards Gala.

The requirements and makings of the 2026 winner of the Best Venture Capital Deal – Technology Award.

Yesterday, the Young M&A Community gathered at the padel courts of GARRINCHA Pegasus Diegem for one of the most energetic and exciting events of the year: the Young M&A Community Padel Tournament. And what a day it was!

Each year, the M&A Awards Belgium brings together the country’s leading dealmakers to celebrate excellence in Belgium M&A. As of today, the nominations for the M&A Awards Belgium 2026 are officially open. So now is the moment to make sure the best deals get the recognition they deserve.

Selling a family business is a complex process. Particularly in light of constantly changing legislation (with the much-discussed capital gains tax looming large), a watertight business plan and a well-founded legal structure are essential to maximise the value of the ‘bride’.

His journey – from a struggling startup to a 40 million euros revenue group with 300 employees – underscores the transformative potential of a clear vision, smart acquisitions, and relentless innovation.

Which Belgian firms and M&A professionals were most active in the first quarter of 2026? The League Tables provide insight into the leading players across M&A Advisory & Financial Due Diligence (FDD), Legal Advisory, and Private Equity.

What does the strategic blueprint behind one of Europe’s most active software investors look like? How are they structured? And what returns does that generate? At the latest M&A Summit, Jorn De Ruiter, Partner & Head of IR at Main Capital Partners, was keen to answer those questions.

On Thursday, April 2, the Belgian M&A Community convened for its third gathering this year, this time at the sleek headquarters of PwC Belgium.