If you’re a UK founder, a management team, or a private equity house looking at 2026 with cautious optimism, you’re not alone. The early signals coming out of the investment banking market point to a meaningful shift: confidence is rising, financing is more available, and the long-delayed exit pipeline is starting to move again. In plain English? More deals are likely to get done — and more exits are likely to happen. The ingredients for a stronger exit market are lining up