Real Deals Media is at the heart of European private equity, producing major publications & a suite of events with a 25-year legacy
Publications
Real Deals
Real Deals publishes the most important European private equity news, alongside deep analysis and comprehensive deal coverage.
The Drawdown
The Drawdown provides vital insight and analysis for operational professionals in private equity and venture capital.
Growing Business Intelligence
Growing Business Intelligence is a one-stop hub of practical advice, information and resources to help your business grow.
Events
Here at Real Deals Media we work hard to understand what makes our
audience tick, ensuring that our industry-leading events deliver for
each audience. Servicing the finance, SME and private equity sectors,
our events go through a rigorous research process before launching to
senior-level audience including GPs, LPs, CEOs, MDs, Finance
Directors and CFOs from across the UK and Europe.
Growing Business Awards
26 November 2024 — Hilton London Bankside. The 27th annual Growing Business Awards in partnership with Real Deals are the most credible and highly valued recognition of exceptional growing businesses. This year’s awards celebrate the strength, vision and resilience of fast-growing SMEs - these are the accolades that UK SMEs really want to win!
Real Deals ESG Awards
17 October 2024 — De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms London. We are pleased to announce the third Real Deals ESG Awards, celebrating those who are making positive change through ESG in private equity. This year’s awards ceremony will be presented on 17 October 2024 in London to celebrate those who are making positive change through ESG in private equity.
Real Deals ESG Forum
21-22 January 2025 — Convene 133 Houndsditch, London. We are thrilled to announce our fourth annual Real Deals ESG Forum, taking place on 21-22 January in London. This two-day event will explore the strategies for funds and portfolio companies in the era of regulations. Join us for a dynamic agenda featuring expert panel discussions, keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities with industry leaders committed to driving ESG excellence.
Real Deals Nordic Forum
7 October 2025 — Stockholm. Real Deals is excited to announce its third annual Nordic Forum, taking place on 7 October in Stockholm, Sweden! This one-day event will delve into the effects of a rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape, LP viewpoints and preferences, the most promising sectors for investment in the region, and how GPs are adapting their investment strategies to align with Green Transition requirements.
Real Deals Private Equity Awards
3 April 2025 — JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. Over the last 25 years, the Real Deals Private Equity Awards have grown into the most well-established and most prestigious private equity awards in Europe. At this year’s ceremony, on 3 April 2025 in London, we will bring together nearly 1,000 of the most influential figures in the industry to celebrate the fund managers and advisers who have made an outstanding contribution in the last 12 months. Entry deadline: Friday, 29 November 2024.
Real Deals Summit
April 2025 — London. Real Deals’ flagship event took place on 24 April at No.11 Cavendish Square in London bringing together industry leaders to discuss strategy and future-proofing. Register your interest for 2025 by following the link below.
Real Deals Tech Innovation conference
25 March 2025 — Convene 133 Houndsditch, London. Real Deals’ fifth annual Tech Innovation conference, co-hosted with The Drawdown, is taking place on 25 March 2025 at Convene133 Houndsditch, London. Featuring expert insights, practical takeaways and invaluable networking, this forum offers an exclusive platform to harness the power of technology and embrace the next phase of digital adoption in PE.
Real Deals Value Creation conference
13 November 2024 — No.11 Cavendish Square, London. The sixth annual Real Deals Value Creation conference will bring together an elite group of value creators from across Europe for a day of insights and innovation as we delve into the dynamic world of value creation. Discover the keys to unlocking private equity's unparalleled value creation potential, where industry titans converge to explore ground-breaking strategies, navigate evolving market landscapes, and harness the transformative power of operational efficiency and ESG integration.
Real Deals Value Creation Summit
3-4 July 2025 — Hertfordshire. The Real Deals Value Creation Summit returned for its third edition on 18-19 June 2024. This invitation-only retreat offered a deep dive into private equity value creation and portfolio management strategies for the year ahead.
The Drawdown Awards
June 2025 — London. The Drawdown Awards celebrate excellence and innovation within private fund operations. The rigorous judging process, based on the views of a panel of leading private capital fund COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs and CTOs, ensures these awards stand out from the crowd as ‘ones to win’.
The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit – Summer edition
27-28 June 2024. The Operational Leaders’ Summit is a relaxed, discreet forum for private market operational leaders (including CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CDOs, heads of legal, tax and compliance) to meet and discuss the big issues currently impacting their roles. This summit provides the opportunity to gain expert knowledge from your peers as they discuss the biggest concerns facing finance and operational leaders.
The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit – Winter edition
6-8 November 2024 — Hotel Quinta Do Lago, Algarve, Portugal. The Drawdown Operational Leaders’ Summit is a relaxed, discreet forum for private market operational leaders (including CFOs, COOs, CTOs, CDOs, heads of legal, tax and compliance) to meet and discuss the big issues currently impacting their roles. This summit provided the opportunity to gain expert knowledge from your peers as they discuss the biggest concerns they are facing in their roles as finance and operational leaders.