GMA releases 2023-2025 M&A Activity Update Report

This latest M&A Activity Update from Grimes, McGovern & Associates offers a clear, data-driven view into how the events, media, and information services landscape is evolving and where it’s headed next. Drawing on over 360 transactions tracked across 2025 alone, we highlight a market that has not only stabilized but is showing renewed momentum, particularly in face-to-face event platforms. With event deal activity rising steadily and private equity participation increasingly consistently – nearly half of all event transactions in 2025 – the findings underscore a conviction in scalable, community-driven in-person event platforms.

Beyond the numbers, the report provides sharp insight into the strategic themes shaping M&A today: from the growing importance of complementary asset ecosystems and niche, high-engagement communities, to cross-border expansion and premium membership formats. We also contextualize recent platform creation, notable transactions, and early 2026 activity – which is already tracking ahead of last year – offering a forward-looking perspective for owners, investors, and operators.

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