YFM welcomes Neil Inskip as Head of New Investments, North

YFM Equity Partners has appointed Neil Inskip as Head of New Investments, North, strengthening its regional leadership team and supporting the firm’s continued expansion in backing entrepreneurial businesses.

In his new role, Neil will oversee YFM’s new investment activities across the North, covering the firm’s Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham offices, and will sit on the Investment Committee. With nearly 20 years’ experience in private equity, Neil joins YFM from BGF, where he led teams across the North-West and Midlands and oversaw more than a dozen investments, including several successful exits.

“YFM has a great platform, a strong reputation in the regions and an exciting market opportunity. I’m looking forward to working with the Partners, growing our team, driving new investment activity, and building on the fantastic portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses the firm already backs. The North is home to a significant number of entrepreneurial businesses, and it’s where our roots lie. There’s huge potential to back talented founders and management teams, and to create a supportive environment to enable their growth.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Neil to YFM. His extensive network across the North and his strong track record of backing ambitious businesses in and around the regions will further support what we have been doing in our Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham offices. Neil’s appointment strengthens our regional presence and networks, enabling us to invest more equity into ambitious businesses and support their next stage of growth.”

Neil’s appointment reinforces YFM’s commitment to growing its presence across the North and continuing to back ambitious management teams. With an active pipeline of opportunities and an established local team, YFM is well positioned to expand its regional investment activity in the months ahead.

Find out more about YFM’s regional team and recent investments here.