Thursday 26 March 2026
10:30am GMT
The UK waste and resource management sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by regulatory reform, technological innovation, evolving business models and changing consumer behaviour. Together, these forces are creating compelling opportunities for growth-focused waste operators and private equity investors alike.
This webinar explores the current and emerging landscape for private equity investment across the UK waste sector. We will explore why private equity is increasingly active in the sector, where investment is being directed, and what makes a waste business attractive to external capital.
The session will examine the fragmented nature of the UK waste market and the drivers behind ongoing consolidation. We will highlight some of the most successful consolidators of recent years and consider how scale, operational efficiency and strategic positioning are being used to unlock value.
Importantly, the webinar will also explore private equity investment from the operator’s perspective. We will discuss the benefits and potential challenges of accepting external investment, common deal structures, and real-world examples of how private equity capital has been used to accelerate organic growth and support strategic acquisitions.
This session is designed for owners and management teams of waste companies considering private equity investment, alongside advisers and investors working closely with operating businesses in the waste and environmental services sector.
Speakers:
Chair: Jerry Biggs, Managing Partner, Bowthorpe Growth Partners
Jacqueline O’Donovan OBE, Entrepreneur, Venture Capital & Private Equity Principals
Greg Holmes, Senior Investment Director, Palatine Private Equity
Alistair Rolland, Managing Director, BDO LLP
Todd Mills, Director – Deal Advisory, BDO LLP
Ben Holland, Director – Transaction Services, BDO LLP
