Tom Pemberton, Head of Consumer at Inflexion, on how a chance meeting at a conference turned into a four-year courtship, a four-year hold, and a Real Deals Deal of the Year exit to L'Oréal. In conversation with Jack Lane, Managing Director at Finatal.
Nick Hague shares the key themes shaping UK dealmaking after the Mergermarket UK Forum, from valuation gaps and carve-outs to AI and leadership.
When Hg was named Large-Cap House of the Year at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards earlier this year, the announcement felt more like confirmation than surprise. The award recognised a period of major fundraising success, continued deal activity and significant exits – achievements that stand out in a market where many firms have found liquidity harder to come by.
Our 2026 Investment Professionals Remuneration Report delivers a detailed view of compensation trends across private capital markets in the UK and Europe. Drawing on data from a broad cross-section of investment firms and professionals, this year’s report captures a market that is stabilising, with renewed momentum following a period of recalibration.
In North American PE-backed companies, CFO hiring has become a value-creation decision. Finatal's SVP, North America, Monika Dowal, explains why the CFO sits at the center of performance, cash and credibility — and why context is often the difference between a good CFO hire and a great one.
The 2026 numbers are clear: carry is travelling further down the deal team than it used to. Here is what that means for funds, for candidates, and for the way value gets shared in private capital this year.
Finatal has strengthened its DACH interim finance capability with the appointment of Frankfurt-based Principal Raphael Henkes, who focuses on interim finance roles for private equity-backed businesses across the region.
