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Dealmakers bullish on UK post-Budget; Polaris Growth Fund backs aerial drones biz; Exponent to carve out flow control company - PEI Private Equity

Reported by Privateequityinternational
Oct 29, 2026· 1 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Dealmakers are signaling renewed optimism about UK private equity activity following the UK Budget, according to PE Hub Europe's coverage by Nina Lindholm.
  • • LLCP's Josh Kaufman says the UK market, despite challenges from Covid-19 and Brexit, "is starting to perform well."
  • • Polaris Growth Fund is backing an aerial drones business, per the headline; the source excerpt does not disclose deal terms.
  • • Exponent is planning to carve out a flow control company, per the headline; the source excerpt does not disclose transaction details.
Summary
Dealmakers are reportedly more bullish on the UK market following the Budget, according to a PE Hub Europe report published by Nina Lindholm. The coverage cites LLCP's Josh Kaufman, who said the UK market "has had its challenges – obviously off the back of covid-19 and Brexit – [but] it's starting to perform well."

The same newsletter-style roundup highlights two further private equity transactions. Polaris Growth Fund is backing an aerial drones business, and Exponent is set to carve out a flow control company. The available source material does not include deal values, valuations, or further details on either transaction, so those specifics should be confirmed against primary filings or company announcements.

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Privateequityinternational Dealmakers bullish on UK post-Budget; Polaris Growth Fund backs aerial drones biz; Exponent to carve out flow control company - PEI Private Equity