Mergermarket M&A Forum UK 2026

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European Mid-Market Gains Favor as LPs Shift Away from US

Imogen notes a growing preference among global LPs—particularly Canadian and Chinese investors—for European private equity over US markets amid geopolitical uncertainty. This trend is fuelling interest in the UK’s mid-market and lower mid-market segments, which consistently outperform large-cap deals reliant on financial engineering. With strong track records and deep expertise, UK managers are well-positioned to capitalize on this shift.

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Imogen Richards Partner Pantheon Bio
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