Mexican M&A market surges 23% through August
Mexico’s M&A market mobilized capital worth USD 15.4 billion across 176 transactions by August 2025, representing a 23% increase in deal value despite a 33% drop in transaction volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to TTR Data’s latest report.
In August alone, 18 mergers and acquisitions were recorded for a combined USD 855 million. Notably, asset acquisition values soared 108% year-on-year to USD 2.5 billion on 31 deals.
Sector Insights
The Software Industry, along with Internet, Software, and IT Services, led deal activity, posting 24 and 18 deals respectively so far this year.
Meanwhile, in cross-border dynamics, Mexican acquirers mainly targeted the United States with 8 outbound transactions, while inbound investment was led by US (47 deals) and Spanish (13 deals) acquirers—Spain stood out by deal value with USD 4.39 billion. Jamaica and the Dominican Republic each received USD 2 billion in Mexican investment.
Private Equity activity registered 13 transactions (USD 55 million), a steep 67% decline in deals and a 95% plunge in value. Venture Capital saw 51 deals (USD 858 million), down 20% in volume and 13% in value.
Deal of the Month
TTR Data highlights Live Nation Entertainment’s acquisition of an additional 24% stake in Ocesa for USD 639 million, bringing its total holding to 75%. Advising on the deal were Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez and Cuatrecasas México.
Pictured: Santiago Ferrer, partner and head of the M&A and economic competition practice at Cuatrecasas México
