UK Private Debt
We support UK businesses in achieving their growth ambitions
Professional Services
Our investment criteria
Typical EBITDA of £2m - £10m
Typical EV of £10m - £150m
Typical loan sizes from £5m - £20m
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.
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
Current
Location UK - South East
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Buyout
Sponsor Ampersand Capital Partners
Date of Investment October 2024
Date of Realisation -
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
Manufacturing
Embrace Steel
Current
Location UK - Yorkshire
Instrument senior Debt
Purpose Acquisition
Sponsor Sponsorless
Date of Investment April 2024
Date of Realisation -
Business Summary
Steel frame building design and manufacturing group
The team behind the strategy
Jon Herbert
Chairman & Managing Director
Richard Smart
Head of UK Investments
Paul Whitehouse
Investment Director
Elliot Gargan
Investment Director
Alan O’Dea
Investment Director
Jack Browne
Associate Director
Elliot Mustoe
Associate
