Google’s potential HubSpot deal likely to spark fresh antitrust scrutiny

Google’s potential HubSpot acquisition is expected to face resistance from both U.S. and European antitrust regulators. Following the announcement of the potential acquisition last week, antitrust experts weighed in on its potential impact on competition. He told Reuters:“My initial reaction is such a deal would face a pretty tough reception from the antitrust regulators.”Next steps. If a deal with Google materializes, it could potentially help HubSpot to emerge as a stronger competitor in the CRM space. Read our coverage on Google’s potential bid to purchase HubSpot for more information.