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Benchmark International Attends Real Deals PE Live 2026 in London

May 12, 2026

Benchmark International attended Real Deals PE Deals Live 2026, one of the private equity industry’s leading events, bringing together investors, corporate finance advisors, lenders, and dealmakers from across the UK and Europe. Held in London, the event provided a focused forum for thought leadership, market insight, and relationship-building within the mid-market M&A and private equity landscape.

The event featured expert-led panel discussions, industry insights, and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s deal environment.

Benchmark International’s presence at the event reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to engaging with the private equity community and supporting informed conversations around investment activity, growth strategies, and exit planning. Through the presentation of exclusive pre-market and on-market opportunities from across its global offices, our team facilitated meaningful discussions and continued deal flow among active acquirers.

Benchmark International appreciates everyone who connected with our team and looks forward to continuing discussions beyond London. To view more of our events, visit https://www.benchmarkintl.com/events/.

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Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350 / [email protected]

Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / [email protected]

Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / [email protected] 

 

ABOUT BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL:

Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled transactions across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, as well as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook’s and LSEG's Global League Tables.

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