Terra Firma Capital Partners

General contacts
Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

1995

AUM

$18 000 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Terra Firma Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in London, founded by Guy Hands. The firm boasts a 31-year track record and has invested €18 billion in equity across various sectors. Menahwile Guy Hands, the firm's founder, is a cornerstone investor through the Hands Family Office. Terra Firma differentiates itself with an operational approach that emphasizes strong corporate governance and the creation of positive environmental and social impacts.

The firm is sector-agnostic, focusing on asset-backed investments within essential industries. Terra Firma operates on a deal-by-deal basis, seeking multiple opportunities to create value. It does not specify typical check sizes but is known for large-scale equity investments given its extensive AUM. The firm's investments span geographic regions, including Europe and Asia.

Notable investments include CPC, Australia's largest privately owned cattle producer; Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of country house hotels in the UK; and Food Folk, the master franchisee for McDonald’s Nordic operations. Other portfolio companies are Villa Saletta and Richborough, both significant players in their respective industries.

Industry

Agriculture Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Media and Entertainment Real Estate Transportation Travel Utilities Infrastructure Energy AgriTech HoReCa/Hospitality CleanTech Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services

Terra Firma Capital Partners Funds

Name Type
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Terra Firma Capital Partners I
Private Equity (PE)
Real Estate
Travel
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$2240 M
July 2002
Terra Firma Capital Partners II
Private Equity (PE)
Travel
Utilities
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$2100 M
February 2004
Terra Firma Capital Partners IV
Private Equity (PE)
Agriculture
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Real Estate
Energy
CleanTech
HoReCa/Hospitality
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$2000 M
June 2013

Contacts

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Kate De'ath Operating Managing Director
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Gordon Mowat Operating Managing Director
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FAQs about Terra Firma Capital Partners

Terra Firma Capital Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Terra Firma Capital Partners is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Terra Firma Capital Partners was founded in 1995.
Terra Firma Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Agriculture, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Transportation, Travel, Utilities, Infrastructure, Energy, AgriTech, HoReCa/Hospitality, CleanTech, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services.
Terra Firma Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.
Terra Firma Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Terra Firma Capital Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.
Terra Firma Capital Partners has around $18 000m assets under management.
Terra Firma Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2013-06-05
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