Vienna / Valletta – QON, the boutique investment advisory firm has been appointed as exclusive strategic advisor to a Gulf State sovereign wealth fund in its planned acquisition of a Central European technology company valued at approximately €2.5 billion. The transaction, currently in the advanced stages of negotiation, marks one of the most significant cross-border investments into the European tech sector in 2025 and underscores QON’s growing role in facilitating high-impact deals between Europe and the Middle East.

The mandate, awarded following a competitive international selection process, reaffirms QON’s standing as a trusted and discreet advisor in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The Vienna- and Valletta-based firm will oversee the full spectrum of advisory responsibilities, including due diligence coordination, financial structuring, regulatory guidance, and stakeholder alignment between the parties.

The target company, a privately held technology leader with operations across the DACH region and Central Eastern Europe, specializes in advanced software systems and secure digital infrastructure for enterprise and government clients. The firm has grown rapidly over the past decade and is widely regarded as a strategic national asset – making this acquisition particularly sensitive in both political and regulatory terms.

QON’s role includes advising on local regulatory implications, coordinating cross-border tax considerations, and aligning long-term value creation strategies with the sovereign fund’s broader regional investment ambitions. The engagement reflects QON’s ability to navigate the increasingly interconnected space between sovereign capital, innovation, and geopolitical nuance.

“This transaction represents more than a financial investment; it is a long-term strategic alignment between innovation hubs in Europe and growth capital from the Gulf,” said a spokesperson for QON. “Our team is deeply honoured to support this process, drawing on our experience in asset stewardship, stakeholder diplomacy, and cross-cultural investment advisory.”

The Gulf-based sovereign fund involved in the acquisition is among the region’s most active investors in infrastructure, technology, and strategic industries, and views Europe as a stable, innovation-rich landscape for long-term capital deployment. This deal is expected to further deepen economic ties between Europe and the Gulf, especially in the fields of digital security, AI applications, and scalable enterprise platforms.

QON’s selection reflects its nuanced understanding of sovereign priorities, its discreet and rigorous approach to transaction execution, and its unique position as a bridge between high-growth European assets and global strategic investors. As part of an international network of investment professionals, QON combines local expertise with international reach, supported by a multidisciplinary team experienced in high-value private capital deployments.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approval and final shareholder agreements. Further details will be released in accordance with confidentiality and market sensitivity standards.