M&A Slowed in Equipment Finance Last Quarter—But This Could Be the Moment to Prepare

If you’re a business owner in the equipment finance space, here’s what we saw in Q1 2025:

• M&A activity paused—just 3 deals closed
• Origination dropped nearly 9% after a record December
• Executive confidence declined sharply

But this is not a wait-and-watch market. Strategic acquirers are actively positioning for the second half of the year. Deals are still getting done—and when they are, it’s about acquiring talent and relationships.

Our Q1 2025 Equipment Finance M&A Report highlights the latest transactions, trends, and the strategic rationale behind each deal.

Now is the time to prepare. Colonnade Advisors is a leading M&A advisor in this sector—we’re ready when you are.