Yfm Private Equity

UK private equity investor providing £3m–£15m growth and buyout capital to ambitious small and medium-sized businesses

Leeds, United KingdomFounded 1987yfmep.comWebsite technologies

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  • New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-29

About Yfm Private Equity

YFM Private Equity, trading as YFM Equity Partners, is an independent UK private equity investor. It provides growth capital and funding for management buyouts and ownership transitions, typically investing £3m–£15m, and works alongside management teams. It also runs the British Smaller Companies VCTs and buyout funds.

Its investments target UK businesses; for growth capital the firm ideally looks for at least £1m of sales in the last 12 months, and for buyouts at least £1m of profits in the last 12 months. The firm reports £750m in assets under management and more than 250 businesses invested in over the last 40 years.

The legal entity was founded in 1987, and the firm states that its investing dates back to 1982. Its headquarters is in Leeds, with offices in London, Manchester, Reading and Birmingham. Its careers page seeks candidates with at least 3 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate banking or corporate finance.

Product: Growth capital and management buyout investments of £3m–£15m, plus British Smaller Companies VCTs and buyout funds.

Jobs at Yfm Private Equity

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Leadership

  • Jamie Roberts · Managing Partner, London
  • Jen Townshend · Partner - Chief Compliance and HR Officer, London
  • Marcus Karia · Partner - Chief Operating Officer, London
  • David Wrench · Partner - Head of New Investments South, London
  • Neil Inskip · Partner - Head of New Investments North, Manchester
  • Raj Pharhani · Head of Portfolio Reporting, Birmingham

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