According to a new report by EY, Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S. increased in May 2025 after trade tensions had calmed down, making investors more comfortable.
By early July 2025, over 90 tech mergers and acquisitions with channel impact have taken place. Some deals grabbed major attention. Tech giants are not holding back in 2025. We have seen the biggest and surprising partnerships this year.
Let us take a look at the biggest tech Mergers and acquisitions of 2025.
What are Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) occur when companies join together or one company takes over another by using money or other financial deals. This can happen in different ways:
- A company can fully buy and take over another company.
- Two companies can join to form a new one.
- A company can buy some or all of another company’s important assets.
- It can offer to buy shares directly from the other company’s shareholders.
- Or it can try to take over the company without its agreement.
All these actions are part of M&A. The terms “mergers” and “acquisitions” are often used to mean the same thing, but they are a bit different.
An acquisition happens when one company takes over another and becomes the new owner. This can happen even if the other company does not want it (called a hostile takeover), but it can also happen when both sides agree.
A merger is when two companies of similar size join together to form a brand-new company. This is usually called a “merger of equals.”
Biggest Tech Company Mergers Of 2025
Mergers and acquisitions have played a big role in the first half of 2025. Many large companies have made multibillion-dollar deals to buy others, while some have used acquisitions to grow their product range and expand into new regions around the world.
Let us take a look at some of the deals:
- AppDirect → DNE Resources (June 19)
- Snyk → Invariant Labs (June 24)
- Abacus Group → Entara (June 18)
- Netgear → Exium (June 5)
Now, let’s look at the details.
- AppDirect Makes Another Energy Broker Acquisition
A deal that happened on June 25, 2025, according to AppDirect, a company that helps businesses manage subscriptions, has bought DNE Resources, an energy firm based in Quebec. This deal will help AppDirect adjust to the changing energy market.
“The energy market is undergoing massive changes, presenting significant opportunities for cost savings, sustainability, and innovation.” AppDirect chairman and CEO Nicolas Desmarais said.
“Backed by our longstanding partner La Caisse, our acquisitions of DNE and BOX are happening at a crucial time when increased AI consumption has skyrocketed energy demands. We are committed to empowering businesses with the tools, insights, and infrastructure required to thrive in a connected, sustainable, and rapidly evolving digital economy.”
- Snyk Acquires Invariant Labs to Accelerate Agentic AI Security Innovation
On June 24, 2025, Snyk, a company that builds AI software, bought Invariant Labs, a research firm focused on AI security. Invariant Labs will now work as part of Snyk’s technology.
“This acquisition is an important integration into Snyk’s recently launched AI Trust Platform that adds the ability to secure applications from emergent threats,” said Peter McKay, CEO of Snyk.
“Snyk can now offer customers a single platform to address both current application and agent-based AI vulnerabilities.”
- Finance-Focused Abacus Group Acquires Chicago MSSP
On June 18, 2025, Abacus Group, a national managed service provider that focuses on finance, bought Entara, a cybersecurity company from Chicago.
This deal will strengthen Abacus’ services by adding incident response skills and tools like ServiceNow. These will fit well with Abacus’ existing tech offerings.
“Entara’s reputation and long-standing client relationships align perfectly with our core values as we further establish Abacus Group as the premier provider of managed services and cybersecurity globally,“ said Jonathan Bohrer, president of Abacus Group.
“We are committed to leadership, innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional client experiences in our unique vertical markets, and this acquisition demonstrates just that. Together, our combined capabilities and footprint will unlock immense opportunities for clients, employees, and shareholders.”
- ABM Integrated Solutions Acquires Plenum Group
On June 17, 2025:ABM Integrated Solutions, based in Nova Scotia, is growing its reach in western Canada by buying Plenum Group.
“This is more than an acquisition, it’s the beginning of a new era for ABM by expanding our managed service offerings to provide coast-to-coast coverage in Canada that complements our existing national field services business,” said Joe Shannon, President of ABM Integrated Solutions.
“By combining our strengths, we’re delivering the agility and personalized service of a local provider, with the scale, stability, and innovation of a national enterprise.”
- Netgear Buying Exium to Launch New Platform for MSPs, SMEs
On June 5, 2025, Netgear bought cybersecurity company Exium to create a new networking and security platform for managed service providers (MSPs) and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
The platform aims to help SMEs stay safe from cyber threats, especially as hybrid work setups have created new risks.
“To address these new challenges, small IT teams need a cloud-delivered security solution that’s also designed for easy management by their MSPs or MSSPs,” said Pramod Badjate, president and general manager of Netgear for Business.
“The Exium team brings decades of experience to Netgear, and their SASE platform is built specifically with the needs of SMEs in mind, and with the MSP delivery model at its core. Netgear plans to integrate Exium’s solution into its networking portfolio to deliver an unmatched, fully integrated secure networking offering tailored for this market.”
Conclusion
The first half of 2025 has shown bold moves in the U.S. tech industry. Major companies are reshaping their future through strategic mergers and acquisitions. These deals not only show confidence in the market but also reflect how fast the tech world is evolving to meet new demands.
M&A activity is clearly driving the next wave of growth in the USA’s tech industry news. Do you want to know more about Silicon Valley Updates? Subscribe to our newsletter.
FAQs
What’s driving tech M&A in 2025?
Strategic acquisition is being fueled by ongoing AI-related innovation, cybersecurity priorities, and more stable macroeconomic conditions (better trade policies, lower interest rates).
Are valuations shifting compared to 2024?
Yes, as businesses make investments in high-value industries like artificial intelligence, security, and data management, deal values are increasing even though deal volume is essentially flat.
