M&A Review | Smart Cities are a Key Investment Theme, Driven by Long-term Megatrends
Originally published by M&A Review on October 7, 2026.
“In 2026, the global smart city ecosystem is a hot investment theme driven by secular mega trends, and Europe is one of the biggest opportunities for sponsors and investors. For investors, however, the smart city segment will be less important than the quality of the underlying business model.”
Martijn Koops, Managing Director, Head of Benelux & Co-Head of Business Services in Europe, was recently featured in M&A Review. His article discusses the long-term investment opportunities in the smart cities segment being driven by long-term tailwinds, including electrification, the Internet of Things and maintenance backlogs for aging infrastructure, as well as what will differentiate the winning assets.
Summary
- The M&A Review featured Lincoln's insights into investment opportunities and long-term tailwinds within the smart cities segment.
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