Real Deal Media's mission is to inform, challenge, champion and connect private market professionals and help them succeed in a fast-changing world.

Thousands of European private equity fund managers, limited partners and service providers use Real Deals Media to make sense of the market and drive better investment and business decisions. We are focused solely on the European markets and serve four distinct but connected client groups.

We offer a complete intelligence and networking solution across the private equity lifecycle, from deal origination to fund operations.

Investment & fundraising professionals

INVESTMENT & FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS
Deal specialists, fundraising professionals and value creation professionals in European private equity are supported by the Real Deals brand.






Real Deals

Real Deals provides news and intelligence focused on European midmarket private equity transactions and fundraising.

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Events & Awards

Real Deals events and awards include the esteemed Private Equity Awards and the Value Creation Summit.

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Operations and Finance professionals

OPERATIONS AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS
Operational professionals in private funds are supported through the Drawdown brand



The Drawdown

The Drawdown provides vital insight and analysis for operational professionals in private equity and venture capital.

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Events & Awards

The Drawdown events unite senior professionals in finance and operations

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Service Providers

SERVICE PROVIDERS
Service providers who support the European private equity ecosystem access intelligence and make connections through the Real Deals and The Drawdown brands.






The Drawdown

The Drawdown provides vital insight and analysis for operational professionals in private equity and venture capital.

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Real Deals

Real Deals provides news and intelligence focused on European midmarket private equity transactions and fundraising.

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Fast growing SMEs

FAST GROWING SMES
The achievements of fast growing SMEs in the UK are recognised and celebrated with our long running Growing Business Awards
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What people are saying about us

"I really enjoy participating in Real Deal events - very focused agendas and insightful panels discussing the hot PE topics of the day"

Merrick Mckay

Head of Private Equity, Patria Investments

"I always enjoy the opportunity to meet industry contacts and hear about the latest market developments at Real Deals events. They’re a great way to network and connect with interesting and knowledgeable people in the industry, and learn about the key issues affecting private equity investors."

Imogen Richards

Partner, Pantheon

"A great event to meet with individuals in a similar role across the industry. The event has a good range of topics and a lot of opportunities for real networking. "

Scott Lomas,

Vice Principle, Hollyport Capital

"The Drawdown team brings Operational Leaders in Private Equity together at the OLS to find solutions to current challenges in a supportive environment. There is no hard sell from the sponsors, who are there to understand the industry better so they can improve their products and services."

GP

OLS Summer, June 2025

"The Drawdown’s Operational Leaders Summit stood out not only for its high-quality content, but for the exceptional curation of speakers and participants. It’s rare to attend a conference where conversations feel genuinely engaging, and where the audience is as active as the panel. The blend of strategic insight and operational depth made it one of the most relevant events in the private equity calendar this year."

Thomas Hallinger

Managing Director, Golding Capital Partners

"The beauty of an Amplify campaign is its simplicity. Once we've written an article, we can rely on the delivery team at Real Deals Media to publish and performance manage each piece, always making themselves available to offer advice when needed. We can rest assured that our content will reach the best possible audience, and be presented in the most professional way."

Emileigh Adams,

Head of Marketing at Citco Group of Companies

"The provision of a digital performance dashboard, specifically built for us to monitor our campaign, allowed us to gauge which messages were gaining the most traction and then tailor our future thought leadership pieces to reflect the most pressing issues currently facing PE professionals. "

Emileigh Adams

Head of Marketing at Citco Group of Companies

"The Amplify campaign, run through Real Deals Media, provided a combination of editorial exposure and targeted digital marketing, giving our message exceptional reach and quantifiable impact."

Emileigh Adams

Head of Marketing at Citco Group of Companies

"Real Deals ESG Conference 2024 was a great event! It is a unique platform to connect with industry peers and gain invaluable insights into the latest developments in private equity."

Head of impact

Five Seasons Ventures

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