YFM Equity Partners Backs Buyout of Resulting IT

YFM Equity Partners Backs Management Buyout of Audiological Science

May 25, 2025

Healthcare Services

YFM Equity Partners has invested £12.4 million to back a management buyout of London-based Audiological Science, a multi-location audiology services and hearing-aid provider. The PE investment will support the company's growth and expansion of its UK hearing-care services, building on its NHS contracts and national clinic footprint.

YFM Equity Partners Backs Management Buyout of Stacatruc from Merino Capital

September 11, 2024

Industrial Services

YFM Equity Partners has backed Stacatruc’s incumbent joint Managing Directors in a management buyout (secondary buyout) of Stacatruc from Merino Capital. Stacatruc, based in Thatcham, Berkshire, provides forklift hire, sales, maintenance and finance across the UK; YFM’s investment will accelerate growth and expand the company’s geographic footprint while building on recent acquisitions in the hire and service sector.

YFM Equity Partners Backs Management Buyout of Smart Numbers

February 26, 2024

Telecommunications

YFM Equity Partners has backed a management buyout of Smart Numbers, a UK-based cloud-hosted VoIP and performance marketing provider. The deal (reported at £18.1m) will support the incumbent management team, led by MD Tim Hutchings, to grow the business as the telecoms market transitions to IP-based services.

YFM Equity Partners Backs £17m Buyout of GHG Limited

July 13, 2020

Insurance

YFM Equity Partners has provided a £7m equity investment to back a £17m primary buyout of loss adjusting and claims management specialist GHG Limited, led by GHG managing director Austin Snelgrove. Founder Graham High retains a significant shareholding and board seat, Triplepoint provided senior debt, and Clive Nicholls joins as non-executive chairman to support the company's growth plans.

YFM Equity Partners Backs Management Buyout of RGE Services

April 20, 2021

Electrical Services

YFM Equity Partners has provided equity to back a management buyout of RGE Services, a Chigwell-based fire and electrical compliance business led by managing director Scott Craig. The founder Roger Greene remains a shareholder and will continue in a strategic support role as the business looks to scale its public-sector-focused compliance services across London and the South East.

EQT Funds Acquire IFS with TA Associates as Minority Partner

July 14, 2020

Software

EQT (through its EQT VIII and EQT IX funds) has agreed to acquire IFS AB from the EQT VII fund for a consideration in excess of EUR 3 billion, with TA Associates joining as a significant minority partner. EQT and TA Associates will back IFS' management to continue investing in product capabilities and pursue growth both organically and via add-on acquisitions.