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FUNDING AMBITIOUS BUSINESSES

YFM Equity Partners help ambitious UK small businesses scale up, accelerate growth, and fund ownership transitions with flexible equity solutions.

HOW YFM CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW

GROWTH CAPITAL

We invest £3m – £15m growth capital funding into businesses to help them grow faster, with further capacity for follow-on investment. Funding might be used for recruiting more team members, investing in product development or opening overseas offices. For YFM to invest in a UK small business, we ideally like to see at least £1m of sales in the last 12 months.

MANAGEMENT BUYOUT

We invest £3m – £15m into businesses to support ownership change transactions. This could be for a management buyout, to provide equity release to existing shareholders or to fund an acquisition. For YFM to invest, we ideally like to see at least £1m of profits in the last 12 months.

WHY YFM?

At YFM, we champion and support the next generation of growing enterprises, backing ambitious, innovative and sustainable strategies to grow businesses. For over 40 years, we have partnered with hundreds of founders and management teams to accelerate growth with a collaborative, strategically focused approach. We provide more than just capital, we bring expertise, strategic support, a global network and a commitment to helping businesses scale and thrive.

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INVESTMENT Funds

The British Smaller Companies VCTs provide early-stage, high-growth companies with the capital to scale, while our Buyout Funds focus on established businesses, helping them accelerate growth and reach their full potential. With a hands-on investment approach and a strong track record, we work closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to drive long-term success.

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CURRENTLY FUNDING

Backing ambitious UK businesses with the funding and support they need to grow.

Looking For Investment?

We back UK businesses with big plans. If you are ambitious and ready to take your next step, we would love to hear from you.