YFM Equity Partners

YFM Equity Partners is an independent UK private equity investor with a history dating back to 1982. The firm is owned and run by its partners and focuses on backing ambitious management teams across the UK.

YFM provides growth capital and buyout funding, typically investing £3 million to £15 million. Its growth investments support activities such as hiring, product development and geographic expansion, while its buyout strategy supports management buyouts and ownership transitions.

The firm is sector agnostic, but its portfolio shows particular experience in application software, data, business services, technology-enabled services, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and consumer businesses. YFM also has a dedicated value-creation team covering revenue operations, talent and leadership, and ESG and sustainability.