Mergermarket M&A Forum UK 2026

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Sponsors Stay Active Despite Macro Risks

Fixed-term fund structures and disciplined pacing allow sponsors to keep deploying capital even in uncertain markets. While caution is warranted, investors expect GPs to find opportunities and create value—often through more aggressive post-investment strategies like buy-and-build and operational enhancements. Rather than sitting out, firms are leaning on experience and purposeful execution to deliver returns.

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Tom Wrenn Managing Partner ECI Partners Bio
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