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EQT: Ma Activity
EQT acquiring Exolaunch, a Germany-based satellite deployment and mission management technology firm. Exolaunch has deployed 790+ satellites across 47 missions and flown on every SpaceX Transporter rideshare.
Source: SpaceNews
The leadership read
Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For EQT in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.
“SailGP – also known as 'F1 on water' – offers a truly global platform that reaches audiences across our key markets. We are proud to partner with Emirates GBR, a team that shares EQT's commitment to continuous improvement.”
Market context: Against a Talent Market Index of 105.8 (Hot) (down 2.3 month-on-month), EMEA is at easing (-2.8pts) on signal share.
EQT: 4 signals in the last 90 days; 0.3% of MitchelLake's Asia signal flow; 5 tracked across 76 days.
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