K3 Capital Group achieves ninth straight year as UK’s No.1 adviser
Achieving another year of market strength in 2025, K3 Capital Group – of which KBS Corporate is a key part – delivered a dominant performance in the UK while maintaining our high-ranking continental and global standing.
Based on the latest London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) mid-market sales adviser statistics, the Group delivered another strong year:
Ranking highlights:
• #1 in the UK for the ninth consecutive year
• #2 in Europe
• #5 globally
Across the year, K3 Capital Group delivered 337 successful transactions, compared to 120 by the next UK firm, reinforcing our position as easily the most active adviser in the market.
Our contribution to the overall ranking
During 2025, KBS Corporate played a central role in this performance, completing a number of significant transactions including substantial investment into Trinitatum, a provider of test automation software.
Further deals include the sale of Carnegie, a family-run fuel supplier, to Scotland’s largest independent fuel distributor; and private equity investment into TEC, a distributor of electric motors, gearboxes and inverters.
Putting the results into context
Securing the #2 ranking in Europe reflects the continued expansion of the Group’s cross-border capability and the growing confidence of clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Our ninth consecutive year as the UK’s top-ranked adviser demonstrates sustained market leadership built on consistency, disciplined execution and deep sector expertise.
Achieving a global ranking of #5 places KBS Corporate among a small group of advisers capable of delivering high-volume results at an international level.
The wider market
Within the annual report, growth has been documented, showing positive signs for 2026:
• Global mid-market M&A deals valued up to US$500m reached US$877.0bn — an increase of 7% compared to 2024 levels
• Mid-market M&A activity in Q4 2025 increased 8% compared to Q3 2025.
• Private equity-backed mid-market M&A deals totalled US$227.0bn — an increase of 7% compared to 2024 levels
• The strongest period for mid-market M&A and private equity-backed mid-market M&A since 2022.
We thank all of our valued team members whose hard work, commitment and expertise have made this exceptional year possible.