Midlands private equity deals slow as investor caution grows
Private equity investment across the Midlands slowed during the first six months of 2026 as investors adopted a more cautious approach amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
New analysis from KPMG UK's Private Equity Pulse found there were 87 private equity deals completed in the region during the first half of the year, a 10% decline compared with the same period in 2025.
Exit activity also fell sharply, with just six transactions completed, down from 19 a year earlier – a decrease of 68%.
Despite the slowdown, the Mi... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
