2026 Sponsor Exit Wave and Roll-Up of Roll-Ups

Many 2019-2021 PE-backed platforms are approaching natural sponsor hold periods of 4-7 years, leading to a forecasted roll-up of the roll-ups over the next 18 months. Mid-market PE firms are expected to sell regional platforms to global mega funds, with recent disclosed sponsor-to-sponsor deals confirming this trend.

“The 2026 sponsor exit wave is the most important single dynamic for UK home services owners considering a sale. Many of the 2019 to 2021 PE-backed platforms are approaching natural sponsor hold periods of 4 to 7 years. CFOx forecasts the next 18 months will see a roll-up of the roll-ups, where mid-market PE firms sell their regional platforms to global mega funds.”

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