YFM Equity Partners
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1982
AUM
$750 M
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor profile last updated: 09 August, 2025
Profile
YFM Equity Partners are specialist, independently owned, private equity investors. We look to unlock the growth potential of businesses by investing £3m - £15m in:
Growth Capital opportunities - helping commercially proven businesses scale up; and
Buyout Capital opportunities - facilitating management buyouts and equity release situations
YFM Equity Partners has been investing in small business since 1982 through our regional office network, we are dedicated to working alongside management teams to create transformational growth and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in and a positive economic impact for the communities in which we work. We have over £750 million in assets under management, which include venture capital trusts and private equity funds.
YFM Equity Partners conducts its investment business through its subsidiary YFM Private Equity Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 122120).
Industry
YFM Equity Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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YFM Equity Partners Buyout Fund I
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
Telecommunications
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$50 M
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May 2017
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YFM Equity Partners Buyout Fund II
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$85 M
|
April 2020
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YFM Equity Partners Buyout Fund III
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Private Equity (PE)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$100 M
|
November 2023
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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 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 1982.
What sectors and industries does YFM Equity Partners invest in?
YFM Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Real Estate, Security, Software, MedTech, Energy, HealthTech, SaaS.
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?
YFM Equity Partners can be reached through its website yfmep.com, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is bscfunds@yfmep.com. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for YFM Equity Partners — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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