We are an independent, private equity firm that has been backing UK businesses for over 40 years. With a collaborative and transparent approach, we invest in growing companies led by ambitious management teams, providing the funding and guidance they need to scale and succeed. Our strength comes from our One YFM culture—a unified team that works together to support each other, our investments, and the wider business community.
YFM have a proud history of investing, which dates back to 1982. Our portfolio may have changed over the years, but our ethos has remained the same – to support businesses across the UK in their next phase of growth.
To be the UK’s leading provider of equity investment to growing businesses, that not only provides capital, but also supports and adds value to management teams on their scale-up journey.
Like any fast-growing small business in the UK, YFM is only as successful as the people who make up the team. I’m really proud of the team we’re building, the development we offer, and seeing people grow their careers with us. As we look to the future, our ambition is clear: to keep bringing the best people into the YFM team enabling us to back more bold businesses and build lasting value for all our stakeholders.
YFM’s new Offers for the British Smaller Companies VCTs have seen strong early demand, with over £30m raised in the first three weeks, supporting continued investment in high-growth UK businesses.
YFM Equity Partners has appointed Neil Inskip as Head of New Investments, North, to lead investment activity across the Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham offices and further strengthen YFM’s regional growth strategy.
YFM appoints Jamie Roberts as Managing Partner, with Eamon Nolan transitioning to Head of Investor Relations & Fundraising. This leadership evolution supports YFM’s continued growth and strategic focus, building on strong 2025 momentum and a clear vision for the future.
We’re excited to announce that Tom Phillips has joined YFM Equity Partners as our new Investor Relations Director. With over 18 years’ experience across financial services, Tom will focus on strengthening relationships with our valued investors and supporting our continued growth.
