Clearwater has seen a sharp rise in private equity-backed transactions during the first half of its financial year, underscoring renewed investor confidence across the UK mid-market.
Between April and September, the corporate finance advisory firm completed 28 deals, 20 of which involved private equity funding. Activity was concentrated in technology, business services, and financial services, which together made up around three-quarters of all transactions.
The firm’s recent work reflects the continued strength of capital deployment in the sector. Highlights include advising Vitruvian Partners on its acquisition of York-based Great Rail Journeys, assisting Pollen Street Capital in its investment in Manchester-based Leonard Curtis, and overseeing the sale of Keltic Traffic Management to Equistone-backed BUKO Group.
Other completed transactions involved UAP Group’s sale to an Allegion subsidiary, Palatine’s investment in fulfilmentcrowd, and Beech Tree Private Equity’s acquisition of Inspiro Learning.
Operating from offices in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and London, Clearwater said it is investing in technology and advisory expertise to strengthen its market position. The firm anticipates steady deal flow into 2026, supported by private equity funds’ need to deploy capital and release older investments.
