State of Private Equity (PE) Report Europe Q2 2025

The State of PE Report Europe Q2 2025 offers a comprehensive analysis of the European PE landscape, including investments, sector trends and exits. This edition features an in-depth interview with Cord Stümke, EY Europe West Private Equity Industry Leader, and Jon Morris, EY-Parthenon UK&I Lead Partner, Private Equity Value Creation and Liquidity, who share their insights on the top challenges and opportunities in balancing near-term returns with sustainable long-term value creation. The report serves as a guide and catalyst for bold strategic thinking, with deep dives into regional and country perspectives across Europe’s dynamic PE market.

State of PE Report Q2 2025

Findings from the report:

  1. How does PE think about liquidity today, and how has this evolved?
  2. What are the typical execution challenges that portfolio companies face?
  3. Given the shift from financial engineering to operational value creation, how are due diligence priorities evolving in today’s European PE landscape?
  4. How can short-term financial gains reinforce — rather than compromise — long-term strategic growth?
  5. What are the key indicators that suggest a business may struggle with long-term sustainability and post-deal value creation?

Publication: 
22 Sep 2025

Language: 
English

Number of pages: 
24

Document type: 
Report

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