New data from Barclays and Beauhurst shows £3.5 billion was invested in UK businesses via private equity from May to July 2024, a 3% rise from the previous quarter. Private equity deals made up 60% of total investments, with foreign investors driving high-value deals.
Despite more deals involving UK investors, foreign firms secured the biggest stakes. Notable investments include £500M in Cheshire’s RSK Group.
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The Bank of England is reviewing private equity’s growing role in business funding. US firms Apollo and Thoma Bravo have recently acquired major UK companies, including Evri and Darktrace. Barclays reported 5.4 million UK-registered companies, 300,000 more than in 2023, signaling business resilience. Impact on business owners: Private equity offers growth but can shift control away from original owners.
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