Palatine Private Equity

Palatine Private Equity is a Manchester-based private equity firm founded in 2005, with additional offices in Birmingham and London. The firm specializes in mid-market investments across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, leisure, and technology, focusing on businesses with an enterprise value of up to £50 million. With over 40 years of combined experience among its partners, Palatine has a strong track record of generating significant returns for its investors. Its latest fund, Palatine Private Equity Fund IV, launched in 2021, continues the firm's commitment to investing in promising UK businesses.

Charlotte Ashton

Senior Business Development Director

Rupert Brown

Investment Manager

Zoe Clements

Partner

Matt Coles

Investment Manager

Mathew Coles

Investment Manager

Tristan Craddock

Partner, Impact Team

Tony Dickin

Partner

Sam Fazakerley

Chief Financial Officer

James Gregson

Senior Investment Director

Greg Holmes

Investment Manager

Beth Houghton

Impact Managing Partner

Tom Hustler

Investment Manager

Kieran Lawton

Senior Investment Director

Andy Lees

Managing Partner, New Business

Nigel Moss

Portfolio Director

James Painter

Investment Executive

Tom Ross-Jones

Portfolio Director

Andy Strickland

Senior Investment Director

Richard Thomas

Senior Investment Director

Stephanie Wall

Sustainability Director

Tom Wildig

Investment Director

Gareth Wilson

Strategic Growth Director

James Winterbottom

Investment Director

Past deals in Birmingham

Gusto Italian

Acquisition in 2014
Gusto Restaurant and Bar Ltd operates a chain of Italian restaurants across the United Kingdom, offering a diverse menu that features both classic and contemporary Italian dishes, including pizza, pasta, seafood, and meats, alongside an array of cocktails. Originally founded as Est Est Est Restaurants Ltd, the company rebranded in 2008 and is headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire. Gusto has established numerous locations in cities such as Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, and Manchester, among others. With an emphasis on fashionable décor and fresh, high-quality ingredients, Gusto aims to provide a premium dining experience that caters to a wide range of culinary preferences.