UK Private Debt
We support UK businesses in achieving their growth ambitions
Financial Services
Our investment criteria
Typical EBITDA of £2m - £15m
Typical EV of £10m - £150m
Typical loan sizes from £5m - £25m
ESG compliant
Sector agnostic
Private equity backed (sponsored) and other (non-sponsored) businesses
The UK lower mid-market presents a compelling investment landscape.
This is supported by the UK's Levelling Up agenda and the diversity of attractive regional businesses seeking investment.
Intrusted Pension Services
Current
Location UK - Midlands
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment April 2026
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Pension administration and trusteeship services
Education
ICP Educare
Current
Location UK - Midlands
Instrument junior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Innervation Capital Partners
Date of Investment January 2026
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Children's nursery group
Business Services
Corbel Partners
Current
Location UK - North West
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment December 2025
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
IFA Network and Consolidator
Consumer Durables and Apparel
Meaco
Current
Location UK - South East
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Buyout
Sponsor Four Leaf Capital
Date of Investment December 2025
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Dehumidifier brand
Business Services
Leathwaite
Current
Location UK - London
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Refinance
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment November 2025
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Executive search
Professional Services
FourCentric
Current
Location UK - London
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Ansor
Date of Investment October 2025
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Group of procurement, supply chain and strategic operations consultancy firms
Consumer Discretionary
Darts Corner
Current
Location UK - North West
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Buyout
Sponsor Ethos Partners
Date of Investment November 2025
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Online darts retailer
Consumer Discretionary
Caragh Nurseries
Current
Location UK - Midlands
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment July 2025
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Plant nursery and garden centre
Professional Services
Brand Revolution
Current
Location UK - South West
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment April 2025
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Full service global marketing agency
Professional Services
Strata
Current
Location UK - London
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Buyout
Sponsor Ethos Partners
Date of Investment October 2024
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Brand and marketing events specialist
Manufacturing
Specac
Realised
Location UK - South East
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Buyout
Sponsor Ampersand Capital Partners
Date of Investment October 2024
Date of Realisation March 2026
Business Summary
Leading manufacturer of spectroscopy accessories.
Food & Beverage
Aimia Foods
Current
Location UK - North West
Instrument junior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment June 2024
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
UK market-leading producer of powdered drinks.
Logistics
Emerge Global
Current
Location UK - North West
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment May 2024
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Freight forwarding, storage and transport.
Professional Services
Naismiths
Current
Location UK - Midlands
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment May 2024
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Real-estate and construction consultancy services
The team behind the strategy
Jon Herbert
Chairman & Managing Director
Richard Smart
Head of UK Investments
Paul Whitehouse
Investment Director
Alan O’Dea
Investment Director
Elliot Gargan
Investment Director
Jack Browne
Investment Director
John Bermingham
Associate Director
Elliot Mustoe
Associate
Emilia O’Connell
Analyst
