Nevis Capital LLP

Profile

Nevis Capital LLP is a private equity firm based in Glasgow, founded in 2007 by Brian Aitken and John and James Pirrie. The firm is run by a small team of partners who have previously owned and operated businesses themselves. They focus on investing their own capital into businesses they respect and with people they trust. Nevis Capital differentiates itself by offering more than just financial investment, bringing their experience and expertise to support business growth over the long term.

Nevis Capital invests in a variety of sectors, typically engaging in sub £10 million deals. They are flexible in their investment approach, willing to buy out all shareholders, or take majority or minority stakes, depending on what suits the business. They focus on companies primarily in the UK, often transforming businesses by bringing on new leadership and tripling employee numbers.

Some notable investments include James Ramsay, specialists in industrial heating, JWF, a leader in measurement and data instrumentation, and Merkland Tank, known for industrial tank cleaning services. Businesses like Pump Action and Hardie Polymers reflect the range of industries they invest in, from mechanical services to engineering polymers.