healthcare.digital September 26, 2025
Executive Summary: A Cautious but Resilient Rebound Defined by Bifurcation
The UK HealthTech mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2025 is characterised by a “cautious yet discernible rebound”. While global digital health funding has seen a decline, the European market, particularly within the UK, has demonstrated remarkable resilience, defying global trends with a significant surge in deal activity. This momentum is not uniform, however; it is marked by a profound bifurcation that separates the market into two distinct categories.
A “flight to quality” is directing a concentrated flow of capital towards high-quality, proven assets. The sub-sectors commanding the highest interest and premium valuations are those at the forefront of technological and operational transformation, particularly those focused on artificial intelligence (AI)...







