Palatine Private Equity

Palatine Private Equity is a private equity firm based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Birmingham and London. Founded in 2005, the firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on sectors such as financial services, healthcare, leisure, technology, education, and business services. Palatine typically invests in companies with an enterprise value of up to £50 million, leveraging over 40 years of collective experience among its partners to generate strong returns for investors. The firm actively manages its portfolio through its latest buyout fund, aiming to support the growth and development of its investments across the UK.

Rupert Brown

Senior Investment Director

William Chappel

Managing Partner - Growth Credit

Matt Coles

Senior Investment Director

Mark Crellin

Direct Origination Analyst

Tony Dickin

Managing Partner - Buyout Investment

Steve Donaldson

Special Projects Director

Sam Fazakerley

CFO and Partner

Danielle Garland

Investment Director

James Gregson

Partner

Greg Holmes

Investment Director

Beth Houghton

Impact Managing Partner

Tom Hustler

Senior Investment Director

Kieran Lawton

Senior Investment Director

Andy Lees

Managing Partner, New Business

Nigel Moss

Portfolio Director

James Painter

Senior Investment Director

Tom Ross-Jones

Partner and Head of Portfolio

Rachael Taplin

Investment Manager

Richard Thomas

Partner

Tom Wildig

Senior Investment Director

James Winterbottom

Senior Investment Director

Past deals in Birmingham

Gusto Italian

Acquisition in 2014
Gusto Italian is a restaurant chain based in Knutsford, United Kingdom, specializing in both traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Founded in 2007, it offers a diverse menu that includes classic dishes such as pizza, pasta, seafood, and meats, as well as a selection of cocktails. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create a wide array of premium Italian and European dishes. Gusto Italian operates multiple locations throughout the United Kingdom, including cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh, and is known for its fashionable décor and festive dining atmosphere. The company was previously known as Est Est Est Restaurants Ltd. and underwent a name change in 2008.
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