YFM Equity Partners

YFM Equity Partners LLP is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Leeds, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield. Established in 1982, the firm focuses on providing equity finance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology. YFM Equity Partners typically invests between £2 million and £10 million in growth capital, management buyouts, and other investment opportunities. The firm aims for a majority stake in its portfolio companies and actively seeks board membership to support business development. With a preference for companies outside primary industries, YFM targets firms in the UK, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and the North West, as well as opportunities in the United States. The firm generally plans to exit its investments within five years through sales or public listings.

David Bell

Portfolio DirectorInvestment Director

Roux Brits

Portfolio Director

Paul Cannings

Partner

Mike Clarke

Partner

Paul Cook

Chief Operating Officer and Compliance Officer

Dan Freed

Partner

David Gee

Investment Committee Member

Colin Granger

Investment Director

David Hall

Managing Director, Private Equity

Steve Harrison

Partner & Head of Portfolio North

Adam Hart

Investment Director

Nick Holt

Director

Marcus Karia

Partner and CFO

Aaron Lowery

Investment Manager

Jonathan Marlow

Portfolio Director

Tracey Nice

Investor Relations Support Manager

Eamon Nolan

Managing Director

Nigel Owens

Investment and Portfolio Director

Roger Pett

Director of Risk and Compliance

Ben Pitt

Investment Manager

Roshan Puri

Investment Director

Jamie Roberts

Partner, Head of Investments South & Investment Committee Member and Management Board Member

Charlie Robinson

Investment Director

James Savage

Partner

Laura Sisson

Investment Manager

Andy Thomas

Partner

Helen Villiers

Investment Manager

Ian Waterfield

Partner & Head of Investments North

Michael White

Partner, Investor Relations

David Wrench

Partner

Tiffany Young

Investment Manager

Past deals in Birmingham

Tonkotsu

Private Equity Round in 2019
Tonkotsu Limited, trading as Tonkotsu, operates Japanese ramen restaurants in Birmingham and London. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.