European Private Equity Value Creation Report

Now in its fifth edition, the European Private Equity Value Creation Report explores how private equity firms are being forced to rethink how they create value as renewed geopolitical volatility, high entry valuations and prolonged exit timelines reshape the industry.

Returns are increasingly driven by hands‑on operational improvement rather than favourable market conditions. The insights in this report reflect an industry that is using a difficult cycle to sharpen its model and grow on stronger foundations.

Based on a survey of over 200 private equity professionals and portfolio company executives across Europe, the report explores how sponsors are adapting their strategies, accelerating execution, using AI more selectively, and turning to continuation funds to protect and extend value in a more complex investment environment.