Lonsdale Capital Partners

Lonsdale Capital Partners is a London-based private equity firm established in 2008 that specializes in the lower mid-market segment of Europe, particularly in the UK and Northern Europe. The firm targets companies with an enterprise value between £10 million and £50 million, investing across various sectors in cash-generative businesses with clear models. Lonsdale Capital Partners aims to acquire majority stakes in these companies, focusing on supporting quality businesses and management teams to enhance their growth potential. By providing both financial backing and expertise, Lonsdale seeks to help its portfolio companies expand and thrive.

Andrew Chetwood

Director

Alan Dargan

Founder and Advisor

Simon Doherty

Associate

Ben Evans

Partner

Ross Finegan

Founder

David Gasparro

Founder

James Knott

Investment Director

Stefan Smith

Associate

Past deals in Ireland

Cross Rental Services

Private Equity Round in 2021
Cross Rental Services is a provider of Refrigeration & Catering and Climate Control rental equipment to blue-chip customers across a diverse range of end markets, including retail, manufacturing, and facilities management. The Refrigeration & Catering Equipment division is the partner of choice to a wide variety of clients including leading retailers, food producers, events/exhibitions, and the hospitality sector. Cross has a focus on providing quality equipment on long-term contracts to give customers certainty of costs and an alternative to the Capex model. The Heating, Cooling & Dehumidification division is focused on delivering temperature control solutions through equipment such as boilers, chillers, heaters, air conditioning, and dehumidifiers units to a wide array of clients in industries including facilities management, pharmaceuticals, and construction.

Horseware Ireland

Private Equity Round in 2021
Horseware Ireland is a global leader in the manufacture and sale of a range of equine products.

Elite Electronic Systems

Private Equity Round in 2018
Elite Electronic Systems Ltd offers electronic manufacturing services, focusing on subcontract manufacturing for various sectors including telecom, medical devices, and power generation. The company specializes in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and cable assemblies. It serves a diverse customer base comprising innovative and successful companies in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. Through its commitment to quality and precision, Elite Electronic Systems aims to meet the specific needs of its clients across multiple industries.

CJ Fallon

Private Equity Round in 2013
CJ Fallon Ltd. publishes educational textbooks. It offers post primary books, such as business and accounting, CSPE, English, French, Gaeilge, German, history, home economics, LCVP, mathematics, and technology; and primary books, including atlas/map workbooks, music, religious education, and SESE books. The company also produces assessment tools for primary schools. CJ Fallon Ltd. was founded in 1927 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. CJ Fallon Ltd. is a former subsidiary of Adare Group Limited.