YFM Equity Partners

YFM Equity Partners LLP is a private equity firm based in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 1982. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and management buyouts, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a diverse range of sectors including business services, advanced manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. YFM Equity Partners seeks to invest in mid and late-stage companies, particularly those not engaged in primary industries, with a strong interest in energy, materials, and proprietary technology. The firm operates through multiple offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield, and primarily targets companies located in the United Kingdom, with a notable emphasis on regions such as North Yorkshire and the North West of England. YFM typically invests between £2 million and £10 million, aiming for a majority stake in its portfolio companies and a strategic role on their boards. The firm seeks to exit its investments within five years, either through sales or public listings.