YFM Equity Partners

YFM Equity Partners, established in 1982, is a UK-based private equity firm that invests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It focuses on providing growth capital, management buyouts, and recapitalization to mid and late-stage companies across various sectors, including energy, manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, technology, and business services. YFM seeks to invest between £2 million to £10 million, typically taking a majority stake and aiming for a five-year exit through sale or listing. The firm has offices in Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield, and its investment team owns the business.

Michael Clarke

Partner

James Curtis

Investment Manager

Zach Francis

Investment Manager

Daniel Freed

Partner

Matt Gordon-Smith

Investment Director

Katie Jade Harrison

Investment Associate

Adam Hart

Investment Director

Nicholas Holt

Partner

Mark Hurley

Chairman

Marcus Karia

Partner and CFO

Callum Long

Investment Associate

Jonathan Marlow

Portfolio Director

Stephen Murray

Investment Director

Roshan Puri

Partner

Charlie Robinson

Investment Director

James Savage

Partner

Laura Sisson

Investment Manager

Connie Smith

Investment Associate

Helen Villiers

Investment Director

Helen Villiers

Investment Director

Giles Whitman

Investment Director

David Wrench

Partner

Tiffany Young

Origination Director

Sophie Tainton

Portfolio Director

Past deals in Birmingham

Tonkotsu

Private Equity Round in 2019
Tonkotsu Limited, known as Tonkotsu, is a chain of Japanese ramen restaurants founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates locations in Birmingham and London, offering a diverse menu that emphasizes traditional and modern styles of ramen. Tonkotsu is committed to delivering authentic Japanese cuisine using fresh ingredients, allowing diners to experience the rich flavors of Japan. In addition to its ramen offerings, the restaurants provide a variety of other Japanese dishes and accommodate customer bookings across multiple venues.
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