UK & European Private Equity: Managing Compensation Across Roles In the UK and Europe, private equity firms are focusing on strategic remuneration across different levels to sustain talent during uncertain markets. The 2025 MM&K survey highlights that: Investment Partners experienced a 6% increase in total cash compensation, including base salary and most recent bonuses. Senior…

December 16, 2025 Read more >

A new year is a natural moment for reflection – and for reality checks. Too often, Boards enter the New Year believing strategy is aligned and culture is healthy, only to find the gaps emerge in execution. Research shows 82% of leaders believe teams are aligned with strategy, yet only 23% of employees agree. This…

December 16, 2025 Read more >

To some the title of this article might seem like a grammatical error. However, given our long history of working with both family and non-family companies, we would observe that in both types of business a similar question arises: “How do we successfully bring in much needed “new blood” without destabilising the existing team?” Interestingly,…

December 12, 2025 Read more >

There will be a number of factors as to why a business does or does not offer “variable pay” – a.k.a annual bonuses and/or long-term incentives. These can include cultural choices, size and affordability. Often, businesses will just choose an annual bonus OR a long term incentive – with the most common choice being for…

November 25, 2025 Read more >

UK & European Private Equity: Navigating Market Pressures The UK and European private equity market in 2025 continues to face a complex macroeconomic influences, including interest rate pressures, valuation uncertainty, and constrained exit activity. In H1 2025, European deal activity declined by 18% to 3,182 transactions. Interestingly, while fewer deals closed, the total exit value…

November 24, 2025 Read more >

Boards track pay packages, bonus schemes, and KPIs. But are you clear on how behaviour is reinforced day to day – in the informal, often unnoticed moments that shape culture and execution? Performance is often won or lost here. Research and experience consistently show that culture does not just “happen.” It emerges when behaviours are…

November 20, 2025 Read more >

MM&K together with Business & Remuneration Consultancy firm 21st Century launches its First-Ever Africa Compensation Survey for the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry. This survey provides participating firms with market leading, detailed information on both the quantum and structure of pay in the African PE, VC, Infrastructure and Real Estate fund management industries. The survey collects…

November 11, 2025 Read more >

“Subcultures don’t signal misalignment, they reveal where strength and nuance already exist. Culture work should meet them there.” In private equity, culture is being recognised as a value lever, a driver of performance, resilience, and growth. But there’s always a catch: most companies don’t have one culture, they have many subcultures. Subcultures exist around teams,…

October 29, 2025 Read more >

We are pleased to announce the release of The 2025 HOLT-MM&K North American Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Report. This annual benchmark continues to offer one of the most authoritative views of compensation trends and practices across the PE and VC fund-management ecosystem in North America. (See the official 2025 report page for more…

October 23, 2025 Read more >

MM&K, the leading independent executive remuneration consultancy, has published its 2025 European Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Report, marking the 30th year of this annual study. Over the past three decades, the report has become an essential reference point for private equity and venture capital firms across Europe, providing comprehensive insights into pay structures,…

September 29, 2025 Read more >

Private equity investors are increasingly recognising that the success of their investment thesis depends as much on culture as on operational performance. Recent discussions among PE boards and operating partners have highlighted that even the most detailed playbooks, growth targets, or process improvements can be undermined if culture and incentives are misaligned. Strategy sets the…

September 24, 2025 Read more >

Now in its 30th year, MM&K’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Survey is recognised across the industry as a leading source of reliable, in-depth insight into remuneration trends. As the private capital landscape continues to evolve, staying informed and competitive is more critical than ever. We invite you to participate in the 2025 Survey…

July 20, 2025 Read more >