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.
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.
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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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.
The British Smaller Companies VCTs provide investors with the opportunity to support high-growth UK businesses while benefiting from tax-efficient advantages.
YFM’s Buyout Funds invest in established, high-potential UK businesses, providing capital and strategic support to help them scale, innovate, and achieve long-term growth.
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.
