YFM Equity Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1981

AUM

$750 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

YFM Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in the UK, with a history dating back over 40 years. The firm has a dedicated team focused on providing capital and strategic support, helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and achieve their business objectives. What sets YFM apart is their willingness to invest in ambitious and innovative strategies, supporting businesses across various growth stages.

The firm primarily invests in UK-based companies, with typical investments ranging between £3 million and £15 million. YFM Equity Partners offers growth capital and supports management buyouts, focusing on businesses with at least £1 million of sales or profits in the last 12 months. They manage assets worth approximately £750 million and emphasize strategic partnerships over mere financial investment.

YFM Equity Partners' portfolio includes notable companies such as Protein Works - a nutrition brand, Vypr - a consumer intelligence platform, and GHG - a business services provider. They continue to expand their reach by backing promising companies like London Drainage, Force24, and Summize - a business law platform.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) E-commerce/Marketplace Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Media and Entertainment Retail SaaS Software MedTech Technology HealthTech Marketing and Advertising Telecommunications Security

YFM Equity Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
YFM Equity Partners Buyout Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$50 M	May 2017
YFM Equity Partners Buyout Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment SaaS Software HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$5-10 m	$85 M	April 2020
YFM Equity Partners Buyout Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$100 M	November 2023

Contacts

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FAQs about YFM Equity Partners

Is YFM Equity Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

YFM Equity Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is YFM Equity Partners located?

YFM Equity Partners is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was YFM Equity Partners founded?

YFM Equity Partners was founded in 1981.

What sectors and industries does YFM Equity Partners invest in?

YFM Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Media and Entertainment, Retail, SaaS, Software, MedTech, Technology, HealthTech, Marketing and Advertising, Telecommunications, Security.

What is YFM Equity Partners geographical focus of investments?

YFM Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does YFM Equity Partners typically invest in?

YFM Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of YFM Equity Partners investment?

YFM Equity Partners usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for YFM Equity Partners?

YFM Equity Partners has around $750m assets under management.

When was YFM Equity Partners last fund created?

YFM Equity Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-11-27

What are the contacts of YFM Equity Partners?

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