Observed Signal · Sep 9, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Lincoln International · Impact: 3.5/5
European LPMI returns to growth in Q2
The European Lincoln Private Market Index (LPMI) increased 0.9% in Q2 2026, marking a return to its historical trend of positive enterprise value growth, with the improvement driven primarily by an easing of valuation multiple pressure.
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Private Equity Growth Continues Despite Uncertainties
KPMG's 'Pulse of Private Equity Q2’26' finds the global private equity market resilient despite geopolitical tensions, inflation and varied interest-rate environments. In H1 2026 roughly $1 trillion was invested across more than 9,200 transactions; deal counts are at their lowest in over five years while invested capital remains high. Europe (EMA) saw a rolling 12‑month investment volume of $782.4 billion, with Germany accounting for $88.6 billion. KPMG highlights an upcoming succession wave among German family-owned businesses (estimated 260–295 larger firms considering external succession over the next decade) and identifies investment opportunities in AI, energy and data infrastructure. The report also notes a selective exit market, rising use of secondary transactions and continuation vehicles, and cites Bain Capital’s takeover of Everllence as a notable H1 transaction.
Lincoln Named “Debt Advisor of the Year” at Mergermarket’s 2026 European PE Awards
Mergermarket recognized Lincoln International as “Debt Advisor of the Year” for its European private equity financing and capital advisory work, reflecting the team’s breadth of lender access and execution for clients.
European Leveraged Loan Index Monthly Wrap (August 2026)
PitchBook released the August 2026 European Leveraged Loan Index Monthly Wrap, providing analysis of primary and secondary leveraged loan markets, including Morningstar European Leveraged Loan Index returns and pricing trends.
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