YFM Equity Partners

YFM Equity Partners LLP is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Leeds, United Kingdom, specializing in growth capital investments and management buyouts. Established in 1982, the firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and advanced manufacturing. YFM seeks investment opportunities in mid and late-stage companies that are not engaged in primary industries, primarily within the UK, although it also invests in the United States. The firm typically commits between £2 million and £10 million to its portfolio companies, aiming to acquire a majority stake and actively participate in governance through board memberships. YFM Equity Partners is owned by its senior management and investment team, emphasizing a hands-on approach to supporting the growth and development of its investments, with an exit strategy planned within five years through sales or public listings. The firm operates from multiple offices in the UK, including Leeds, London, Birmingham, and Sheffield.

Mike Clarke

Partner

James Curtis

Investment Manager

Zach Francis

Investment Manager

Dan Freed

Partner

Matt Gordon-Smith

Investment Director

Steve Harrison

Partner and Head of Portfolio North

Katie Jade Harrison

Investment Associate

Adam Hart

Investment Director

Nick Holt

Partner

Mark Hurley

Chairman

Marcus Karia

Partner and CFO

Callum Long

Investment Associate

Jonathan Marlow

Portfolio Director

Stephen Murray

Investment Director

Eamon Nolan

Managing Director

Ben Pitt

Investment Manager

Roshan Puri

Investment Director

Jamie Roberts

Portfolio Director

Charlie Robinson

Investment Director

James Savage

Portfolio Director

Laura Sisson

Investment Manager

Connie Smith

Investment Associate

Andy Thomas

Partner

Helen Villiers

Investment Director

Helen Villiers

Investment Director

David Wrench

Partner

Tiffany Young

Origination Director

Past deals in Risk Management

Xapien

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of an artificial intelligence-based online research platform designed for third-party risk management and delivers on-demand research on any person or company globally. The company provides a competitive edge, saving internal and outsourcing costs by building rapid, comprehensive internal research capacity, enabling clients with insights that are set in the deep context.

GHG

Acquisition in 2020
GHG is a loss adjusting and claims management specialist.

Checkmate Fire Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
Checkmate Fire is a specialist passive fire protection installation & survey company, providing professionally managed, cost effective fire compliant services nationally to a wide range of clients.

Money Health Check

Debt Financing in 2012
Money Health Check is handle claims concerning Payment Protection Insurance policies.

The RMS Group

Acquisition in 2007
The RMS Group Holdings Limited operates in the marine port sector, providing a range of services including shipping, stevedoring, warehousing, transportation and logistics, lashing and security, ships agency, labor supply, and chartering. Established in 1983 and based in Goole, United Kingdom, the company has a strong presence on the River Humber, the UK's busiest estuary. RMS Group is recognized for its capability to handle various types of cargo, such as containers, unit cargoes, timber, steel, and bulk agricultural products. The company processes approximately 2.1 million tonnes of cargo annually through its strategically located port operations, ensuring efficient service delivery across all major Humber ports.
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