The Managed Services Platform (MSP) market has become a critical enabler of enterprise digital transformation. Increasing cybersecurity requirements, growing complexity of cloud and IT infrastructures, and a persistent shortage of qualified IT professionals are driving companies to outsource mission-critical IT functions to specialised service providers. At the same time, new regulatory frameworks such as NIS-2 and DORA are fundamentally reshaping compliance, security, and operational requirements across Europe.

Against this backdrop, the European MSP market continues to demonstrate strong growth momentum. While traditional infrastructure and outsourcing services remain important, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI-enabled managed services are emerging as the key growth segments. Artificial intelligence is increasingly transforming service delivery models, enabling greater automation, scalability, and operational efficiency across the industry.

At the same time, consolidation activity across the sector continues to accelerate. Strategic acquirers and financial sponsors are actively pursuing buy-and-build strategies to create scaled platforms with complementary capabilities in cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, and data centre services. In particular, the German market is witnessing a growing number of transactions, platform investments, and industry consolidators.

In our latest industry report, we analyse the European and German MSP market, assess the key growth drivers and challenges shaping the sector, review current M&A activity and valuation trends, and provide an outlook on future market developments. The report is designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate decision-makers seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most dynamic segments within the broader software and IT services landscape.