The UK midmarket is under threat. Persistent inflation, successive interest rate hikes, crumbling infrastructure, a burnt-out workforce, deeping socioeconomic inequities and a potential change in government that has painted a target on private equity’s back, are just some of the major issues threatening the survival of the UK midmarket.

Against this backdrop, the mainstream media continues to treat private equity with suspicion and sometimes contempt – and with that, deals are taking longer and LPs are increasingly less attracted to the funds operating in the market. 

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Despite all this scepticism and adversity, private equity can play a pivotal role in revitalising the UK economy. It can provide the necessary capital and expertise to rebuild the country’s infrastructure, reinvigorate businesses and create opportunities for a more equitable society. 

But to do so, the midmarket must also focus on transparent and sustainable investment practices, which will help enhance its image and credibility. This timely special report explores the ways in which the UK midmarket can emerge from the ashes stronger than ever.