18 Feb, 2026
US private equity hits 4-year high in Europe as UK deal value tumbles
US-based private equity and venture capital firms' investments in Europe rose 3.16% year over year to $72.14 billion in 2025, the highest annual total since 2021, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
US private equity firms are drawn to Europe's attractive valuations and fragmented markets that facilitate buy-and-build strategies, ...[end of article preview]