Are private company valuations reflecting reality in 2026
Are private company valuations reflecting reality in 2026
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Private company valuations have shifted, and 2026 is proving to be a more selective and complex environment than many expected. The factors influencing value today go beyond traditional methodologies and require a clearer understanding of how the market is actually behaving.
Capital is more cautious, investor expectations have evolved, and execution risk is being more closely scrutinised. As a result, understanding how valuations are being shaped in practice is becoming increasingly important for businesses at all stages.
Hardman & Co will explore the key factors currently affecting private company valuations, and what they mean for companies looking to raise capital, transact or plan ahead.
The session will conclude with a panel discussion featuring perspectives from research, advisory and business leadership, sharing real-world insight into how valuations are being assessed, challenged and delivered in 2026.
Whether you are a founder, adviser or investor, this session will provide a clearer and more practical view of value in today’s mark.
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About the Speakers:
Christian Spence
Founder & Chief Economist - Economic Analytics
With over fifteen years’ experience in economics and public policy across local government (Manchester City Council), think tanks (Core Cities), business organisations (Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and British Chambers of Commerce) and academia (Manchester Metropolitan University), Christian has since 2022 ran his own consultancy, Economic Analytics, providing economic and data science research, analysis, modelling and commentary to a variety of clients across all sectors, from not-for-profits to blue chip international companies. He specialises in UK economic and tax analysis, big data modelling and forecasting and public speaking.
Christian Spence
Founder & Chief Economist - Economic Analytics
With over fifteen years’ experience in economics and public policy across local government (Manchester City Council), think tanks (Core Cities), business organisations (Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and British Chambers of Commerce) and academia (Manchester Metropolitan University), Christian has since 2022 ran his own consultancy, Economic Analytics, providing economic and data science research, analysis, modelling and commentary to a variety of clients across all sectors, from not-for-profits to blue chip international companies. He specialises in UK economic and tax analysis, big data modelling and forecasting and public speaking.