On January 16, 2026, Royal Van Leeuwen announced its agreement to acquire C+R HYDRAULICS GmbH, a German supplier of hydraulic products, pending regulatory approval. The deal is expected to close by the end of February 2026.
Normec has announced the acquisition of ECM (Ente Certificazione Macchine), a prominent Italian certification and testing organization, on January 28, 2026. This strategic move aims to bolster Normec's capabilities in regulatory compliance and product certification.
On January 29, Vitec Software Group AB announced its acquisition of a 75% stake in Autonet B.V., a Dutch software company specializing in solutions for the automotive dismantling sector. This move aims to strengthen Vitec's market presence in Europe.
Rogier Pull and Daniëlle Klaassen have acquired three McDonald's restaurants in Zaanstad, Netherlands, from Peter de Groot, expanding their portfolio to seven locations. This strategic move highlights Zaanstad's historical significance as the site of Europe's first McDonald's, opened in 1971.
On January 30, 2026, delaware Belux announced its acquisition of ML2Grow, a leading AI and machine learning company in Belgium. This strategic move aims to bolster delaware's expertise in embedding AI across diverse applications, particularly in healthcare and sustainability.
HQ Pack Group has finalized its acquisition of Meilink's semiconductor activities, which includes four locations and approximately 180 employees. The deal, announced just before Christmas, awaits approval from the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
Atlan IT Masters has announced its acquisition of Microway, effective January 1, 2026. This strategic move aims to bolster Atlan's service offerings in IT management, cybersecurity, and network infrastructure, enhancing its customer portfolio.
Amsterdam-based private equity firm NewPort Capital has announced the final close of NewPort Buyout Fund III Coöperatief U.A. on January 30, 2026, raising total commitments of €170 million. The new
OpenAI has acquired Torch, a startup focused on consolidating medical information for AI applications. This deal, announced on January 12, 2026, marks a significant step in OpenAI's expansion into health management services, although the financial terms remain undisclosed.
Curion, a leader in consumer insights, has announced its merger with Blue Yonder Research, a prominent U.K. R&D product insight agency. This partnership is designed to enhance their global capabilities in delivering human-centered product insights.
