MM&K is the leading UK and European adviser in the field of private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure fund management firms’ compensation policies, structures, and levels. For over 29 years, we have advised numerous private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, and real estate fund management businesses—both captive and independent—on the design of remuneration policies and structures.…

January 27, 2025 Read more >

All at MM&K hope our clients, contacts, partners and other stakeholders enjoy a peaceful seasonal holiday break and we wish you a very happy New Year. We look forward to continuing our connections with all of you in 2025. A milestone passed 2024 has been a remarkable year. MM&K celebrated 50 years in business, a…

December 20, 2024 Read more >

2024 Private Equity landscape in UK/Europe: Although the post-COVID momentum has started to diminish, European private equity (PE) demonstrated a robust resurgence in deal activity during the first three quarters of 2024. The total value of deals increased by an impressive 17% compared to the same period in 2023, despite a 9% decline in the…

November 18, 2024 Read more >

In line with our predictions in April this year (How will the upcoming general election influence future changes in executive remuneration?), the Government will increase  the rate of CGT on Carried Interest to 32% – with a view on overhauling the system and putting more Carry into the income tax regime (rather than keeping some…

November 6, 2024 Read more >

We would like to thank all 77 participating firms from across the United States and Canada for providing information on over 3,531 incumbents, employed in 47 different positions, ranging from Analyst to Managing General Partner on the investment side and from Receptionist to Chief Operating Officer on the administrative side. The 2024 Report contains a…

October 21, 2024 Read more >

We, at MM&K, are delighted to announce that the 2024 PE/VC Compensation Report has recently been published. The 2024 Report sets out our findings from our 2024 survey of the UK and European private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and real estate fund management industries. The survey covers both short-term and long-term aspects of pay and…

September 20, 2024 Read more >

This year, MM&K celebrates 50 years in business as an independent firm specialising in executive remuneration, performance and remuneration governance. In that time, we have seen 13 Prime Ministers come or go and endured at least one recession every decade. We have also witnessed and continue to witness, significant changes in executive remuneration, owing to…

August 22, 2024 Read more >

Carried interest, often referred to as “carry,” is a critical component of compensation in the private equity (PE) industry. It aligns the interests of fund managers with those of the investors, incentivising the creation of value. Carried interest represents the share of profits that PE managers receive as compensation for successfully managing and exiting investments.…

August 9, 2024 Read more >

Last month MM&K launched its 29th annual Private Equity & Venture Capital Compensation Survey of the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry. The survey covers both short-term and long-term aspects of pay and incentive practice in the private equity, venture capital and infrastructure fund management space, including in the fund-of-funds and secondaries space. Short-term…

June 12, 2024 Read more >

Private equity firms operate within a dynamic and fiercely competitive landscape where strategic compensation structures play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top-tier talent. These structures not only diverge significantly from traditional corporate setups but are meticulously crafted to align the interests of executives, partners and employees with the firm’s profitability and the performance…

June 5, 2024 Read more >

MM&K has concluded its Private Equity & Venture Capital Pulse Survey on what has happened to pay levels (including bonus payments) so far this year, in particular for the investment professionals, in the private equity and venture capital fund management industries in the UK, which sets the scene for remuneration trends in 2024. This year…

April 25, 2024 Read more >

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the race towards organisational excellence has intensified, requiring a nuanced approach that transcends traditional methodologies. At the heart of this pursuit lies the essence of human capital – a realm where MM&K has carved its niche. With a commitment to transforming organisational frameworks, MM&K’s Human Capital Advisory service emerges…

March 25, 2024 Read more >