"London's private equity market navigated a challenging 2025 - as was the case for M&A across the country - as ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty made investors more selective and stretched deal timelines. But despite these broader headwinds, the capital's international appeal and concentration of high-growth, innovation-led businesses supported private equity activity that accounted for almost half of UK private equity deals."
"Bolt-ons remained the most common deal type year-on-year, with 426 completed, as investors looked to build scale in their existing platforms. This was followed by minority investments, of which 160 were completed across the region last year. London's private equity interest accounted for 44% of the total PE backing in the UK."
Total private equity investment activity in London fell in 2025, with 779 transactions completed, an 11% year-on-year decline. Deal activity was stronger in the first half of the year (405 deals) than the second half (374 deals). Private equity exits decreased to 115 in 2025 from 154 the prior year, with exit activity accelerating in the second half (66 exits) versus the first half (49 exits). Bolt-on acquisitions were the most common deal type (426), followed by 160 minority investments. London accounted for 44% of total UK private equity backing amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
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