European Private Equity Awards 2026

Recognising the firms and deals shaping European private equity

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Realised Fund of the Year

This award recognises private equity funds that have been fully realised in the qualifying period of July 2025 to June 2026 with outsized returns at the fund level. Funds should be domiciled or headquartered in Europe and take equity positions that align with a private equity return profile. The judges are not looking for submissions predominantly deployed in other asset classes of real estate, venture capital, infrastructure and private credit. 

Entries are now closed.

The winner will be revealed at the black tie ceremony on Tuesday 29 September in London.

For any questions relating to your entry, contact rachel.lewis@iongroup.com