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.
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.