PHD Equity Partners
7400 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4BS, United Kingdom
Overview
PHD Equity Partners is a dedicated independent investment and advisory private equity firm that is owned and controlled by the Partners. They seek to invest in UK businesses with an enterprise value of up to £10m usually taking a minority stake. Their investment focus is in small and medium-sized businesses, actively working with investee companies to deliver tangible returns for both themselves and Their investors. The Partners are experienced, seasoned corporate financiers, who as entrepreneurs have a reputation for understanding the challenges of growing a business and the relationships and knowledge in the funding arena to creatively structure transactions and add value for all parties.
- Total investments
- 2
- Lead investments
- 1
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 0
Sector focus
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Funding Platform
Investment portfolio
- Olympic Fixings Group
Participated · Equity · May 2017
Olympic Fixings Group supplies fixings, fasteners and DIY products to the merchant trade throughout the UK and Ireland. The group offers a range of over 3,300 products, many under its own brand, and serves more than 4,000 customers including electrical, building and plumbing wholesalers. It employs over 60 people across Altham, Lancashire and Bangor, Northern Ireland, and has a turnover of just under £10m. The company intends to use the financing to grow organically by enhancing its e-commerce offering, to further support and develop its client base in Europe, and to pursue acquisitions. Founded in 1989 by Chartered Accountant Cliff Yates, Yates serves as Managing Director.
- 1st Class Holidays
Led · Equity · Dec 2015
1st Class Holidays designs and sells luxury tailor-made holiday packages with a focus on Canada, broader North America, New Zealand and Australia. The business was founded in 1996 and continues to be led by founders Paul Ainsworth and Sharon Mason. It reported a turnover of £16m and employs 36 people. The company offers high-end, bespoke travel itineraries and concierge-style holiday planning. Proceeds from the recent funding are intended to accelerate growth. The round also provides an exit for a shareholder within the business.
Team
No current team members are available.