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      As you look to grow your business or look to change the shareholder base, it’s imperative to understand the options that will enable you to achieve your strategic objectives, both in terms of financial investment and operational insight.

      The private equity industry supports management teams by providing capital to fund growth, or restructure shareholdings; and, if required, by enabling the business to access the expertise needed to help it continue its growth trajectory while aligning investor interests with management through equity incentivisation.

      At KPMG, we have strong embedded relationships with all the key private equity firms both in the UK and Internationally. We have relationships with firms which invest across the entire spectrum of deal sizes. We have sold businesses to them and bought businesses for them. Most importantly, we know what makes them tick, what they are looking for in the new opportunities and how they assess value.

      Our understanding of the private equity industry allows us to provide the best possible advice and offer market leading solutions across the lifecycle of a private equity backed business, from initial investment to a successful exit.

      Given our understanding of the investor population, we are ideally placed to help you find the right partner, based on deep understanding of their investment focus and partnering style. Once we’ve helped you find the right partner, we’ll help you negotiate an optimal deal and work with you through the investment cycle to achieve the best possible outcomes.

      Alex Hartley

      Partner, Head of UK Corporate Finance

      KPMG in the UK


      KPMG UK mid-market private equity snapshot H1 2025

      After a strong rebound in 2024, UK private equity has hit the brakes in the first half of 2025. Total deal volumes fell to their lowest point since late 2020 — a clear sign that macro uncertainty is now materially shaping investment behaviour.

      The firm has recorded just 726 deals completed in H1 2025 — down 17.1% year-on-year — the slowdown signals more than just market caution. It reflects a shifting deal environment where pricing gaps, extended due diligence cycles, and risk aversion are starting to bite. And while Q1 saw more activity than Q2 (370 vs. 356 deals), the trendline is pointing down as geopolitical risk and uncertainty around global trade tariffs continue to challenge investor confidence.



      Our deal advisory insights


      UK Private Equity Landscape

      Our perspective on 2024 activity and an outlook to the year ahead
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