YFM Equity Partners

YFM Equity Partners, established in 1982, is a UK-based private equity firm that invests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It focuses on providing growth capital, management buyouts, and recapitalization to mid and late-stage companies across various sectors, including energy, manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, technology, and business services. YFM seeks to invest between £2 million to £10 million, typically taking a majority stake and aiming for a five-year exit through sale or listing. The firm has offices in Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield, and its investment team owns the business.

Mike Clarke

Partner

James Curtis

Investment Manager

Zach Francis

Investment Manager

Dan Freed

Partner

Matt Gordon-Smith

Investment Director

Katie Jade Harrison

Investment Associate

Adam Hart

Investment Director

Nick Holt

Director

Mark Hurley

Chairman

Marcus Karia

Partner and CFO

Callum Long

Investment Associate

Jonathan Marlow

Portfolio Director

Stephen Murray

Investment Director

Eamon Nolan

Portfolio Director

Roshan Puri

Partner

Charlie Robinson

Investment Director

Nick Simmonds

Investment Director

Laura Sisson

Investment Manager

Connie Smith

Investment Associate

Helen Villiers

Investment Director

Helen Villiers

Investment Director

Angela Warner

Portfolio Director

Giles Whitman

Investment Director

David Wrench

Partner

Tiffany Young

Origination Director

Sophie Tainton

Portfolio Director

Past deals in London

StormHarvester

Series A in 2025
StormHarvester Ltd is a company based in London, with additional offices in Belfast and Dublin, that specializes in storm water drainage solutions. Founded in 2017, it offers innovative systems for storm attenuation and rainwater harvesting, aimed at preventing flooding and promoting water reuse. By linking civil infrastructure to a weather forecasting platform, StormHarvester enables proactive management of drainage networks in anticipation of heavy rainfall. The company's smart drainage solutions, developed in collaboration with drainage engineers and academics from Queen's University, Belfast, aim to transform traditional drainage design by lowering capital costs, optimizing water management, and minimizing pollution events.

Ohalo

Private Equity Round in 2024
Ohalo Limited, founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, develops a data compliance platform aimed at assisting financial institutions in demonstrating data provenance and ensuring compliance. The platform automates processes such as data discovery, classification, and redaction across various unstructured data sources, facilitating secure and efficient data sharing. By leveraging blockchain technology and data compliance algorithms, Ohalo's solution integrates data storage and networking into a distributed network, allowing for customized data sharing arrangements that address specific compliance requirements. This innovative approach helps financial institutions manage their data effectively while meeting regulatory obligations.

DrDoctor

Series B in 2023
DrDoctor is a London-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in cloud-based patient management tools aimed at enhancing patient engagement and streamlining healthcare processes. The company's platform allows patients to access their bookings, care plans, test results, and hospital information, as well as manage appointments online through mobile or text. By facilitating remote care and self-booking, DrDoctor empowers patients to take an active role in their healthcare, while enabling healthcare providers to communicate more effectively with their patients. This innovative approach transforms traditional healthcare interactions, fostering a collaborative environment between patients and medical professionals.

Unbiased.co.uk

Series A in 2022
Unbiased.co.uk Limited, established in 2006 and headquartered in London, operates a marketplace platform designed to facilitate access to financial advice. The platform enables users to connect with over 27,000 regulated and qualified financial professionals, including advisers, mortgage brokers, and accountants across the UK. Unbiased aims to empower individuals to make informed financial decisions, having assisted over 10 million users with reliable advice for significant life choices. The company also provides a wealth of consumer-focused resources, including free guides, tools, and a live ask-an-adviser forum, all aimed at enhancing financial literacy and management. In the past year, Unbiased has been instrumental in helping financial advisers secure over £20 billion in new assets under management, reinforcing its commitment to supporting confident financial decision-making.

Quality Clouds

Venture Round in 2022
Quality Clouds Ltd is a London-based company that offers code analytics and governance solutions specifically for SaaS platforms. Its tools enhance visibility and control in the low-code application development process, allowing organizations to efficiently manage and monitor their software architecture. By scanning and identifying errors in code, Quality Clouds provides actionable insights that enable teams to write cleaner code while adhering to quality standards. This focus on governance empowers technology leaders to expand functionality swiftly and safely, ultimately improving the delivery speed of applications and driving better business outcomes.

Relative Insight

Private Equity Round in 2022
Relative Insight Ltd is a text analysis platform based in Lancaster, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2007 and rebranded from Isis Forensics Ltd in 2014, the company specializes in comparative language analysis to help brands understand and engage with their audiences. By processing qualitative data from various sources such as social media, market research, and customer reviews, Relative Insight identifies key differences and similarities in language use. This approach enables marketers to uncover actionable insights, facilitating more effective communication and interaction with target audiences. The platform is designed to transform language into actionable business intelligence, making it a valuable tool for understanding consumer perspectives.

Unbiased.co.uk

Series A in 2020
Unbiased.co.uk Limited, established in 2006 and headquartered in London, operates a marketplace platform designed to facilitate access to financial advice. The platform enables users to connect with over 27,000 regulated and qualified financial professionals, including advisers, mortgage brokers, and accountants across the UK. Unbiased aims to empower individuals to make informed financial decisions, having assisted over 10 million users with reliable advice for significant life choices. The company also provides a wealth of consumer-focused resources, including free guides, tools, and a live ask-an-adviser forum, all aimed at enhancing financial literacy and management. In the past year, Unbiased has been instrumental in helping financial advisers secure over £20 billion in new assets under management, reinforcing its commitment to supporting confident financial decision-making.

Tonkotsu

Private Equity Round in 2019
Tonkotsu Limited, operating under the name Tonkotsu, is a chain of Japanese ramen restaurants based in London, United Kingdom, with additional locations in Birmingham. Established in 2012, the company specializes in a variety of Japanese cuisine, particularly focusing on different styles of ramen. Tonkotsu aims to provide diners with both traditional and modern interpretations of Japanese food, using fresh ingredients to enhance the overall experience. The restaurants offer the convenience of bookings and host multiple venues, catering to a diverse clientele seeking authentic Japanese dining.

Frescobol Carioca

Series A in 2019
Frescobol Carioca Limited is a lifestyle brand based in London that specializes in manufacturing and selling men's swimwear and resort wear influenced by Brazilian culture. The company offers a diverse range of products, including shorts, shirts, T-shirts, polo shirts, active wear, trousers, robes, beach bats, and various accessories such as shoes, towels, hats, bags, and scarves. Frescobol Carioca aims to capture the essence of the carioca lifestyle, catering to both sunseekers and city explorers. Its products are available through its own retail outlets, other stores, and online platforms. Established in 2005, Frescobol Carioca combines luxury with a laid-back aesthetic, appealing to those looking for stylish yet functional beachwear and apparel.

Eikon Group

Private Equity Round in 2018
Eikon Group Limited, founded in 2014 and based in London, provides content localization services through its subsidiaries. The company specializes in the creative and technical aspects of post-production for films and operates as a distributor, broadcaster, and owner of over-the-top (OTT) and video-on-demand (VOD) platforms. Eikon Group facilitates the global distribution of content across various media, ensuring that it is mastered, localized, delivered, and archived for worldwide release. With facilities in London and Los Angeles, the company is known for its commitment to quality, service, and security, catering to a diverse range of clients, including Hollywood studios and independent distributors. As of December 2007, Eikon Group operates as a subsidiary of ROK Entertainment Group, Inc.

The Heritage Window Company

Acquisition in 2013
The Heritage Window Company Limited is a manufacturer based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in aluminum windows and doors tailored for architects and homeowners. Established in 2000, the company offers a range of products including traditional style replacement double-glazed windows, slimline aluminum windows for period steel replacements, and aluminum bi-folding doors. Their offerings also encompass powder-coated aluminum options, various window accessories, and joinery and glazing services. Products are available through showrooms located in Kent, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire. The Heritage Window Company prides itself on craftsmanship, with all manufacturing conducted in-house and installations managed by a dedicated team, ensuring quality control throughout the process.

Selima

Acquisition in 2012
Selima Ltd. specializes in providing software solutions and managed services primarily to public sector organizations and large businesses in the United Kingdom. The company offers a suite of human resource, payroll, and expense management software solutions, including EnvoyWorld, which integrates HR, payroll, and expense functionalities. Additional offerings include EnvoyHR for talent management and recruitment, EnvoyPayroll for payroll processing, and EnvoyExpenses to manage travel and expense reporting. Selima also provides EnvoyP11D for generating compliance reports required by HM Revenue and Customs. Beyond software, Selima extends its services to include various outsourcing options, from traditional bureau processing to fully managed payroll services and disaster recovery solutions. Founded in 1983 and based in Sheffield, with additional offices in Manchester and London, Selima operates as a subsidiary of Access UK Limited.

Sheet Piling

Acquisition in 2008
Sheet Piling (UK) Ltd is a prominent contractor in the driven steel sheet piling sector in the United Kingdom, with its head office located in Preston and a regional office in London. The company specializes in a variety of services, including permanent sheet pile basements, retaining walls, and temporary sheet piling for diverse applications. They utilize advanced equipment, such as the Giken Silent Piling system and telescopic leader rigs, which feature cutting-edge vibratory hammers and augering capabilities. With a stock of over 8,000 tonnes of both new and used steel sheet piles, Sheet Piling (UK) can respond swiftly to urgent demands and minimize project lead times. Their experienced team delivers innovative sheet pile solutions across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential projects, as well as rail and road infrastructure and port and harbor developments.

Mtivity

Series C in 2007
Mtivity Limited offers web-based marketing and print management solutions tailored for marketing departments, printers, print buyers, and studio managers. The company’s key products include Services Hub, which enhances workflow and visibility for print service providers; Print Cycle, a software-as-a-service solution that automates daily operations; and Campaign Centre, a multimedia platform for managing digital assets and marketing materials. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, Mtivity also provides services such as on-site analysis, support, training, and development. Its clientele includes print services companies and non-profit environmental agencies.
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