Equity finance for business

GLE's equity finance activities include the YFM Group of companies, the most active investor in UK growing businesses
YFM Group through its investment arms completed more deals in the sub £5 million range in the 48 months to June 2007 than any other investor. Source: Venture Capital Report.

The YFM Group of companies are:

• YFM Private Equity focuses on growth capital and buy-out investments. Managers of two Venture Capital Trusts and The Chandos Fund investing in businesses throughout the UK as well as the North West Business Investment Scheme which invests in businesses in the North West of England.

• YFM Venture Finance manages three of the nine Regional Venture Capital Funds (RVCFs) as well as the Partnership Investment Finance, South Yorkshire Investment Fund and Finance South West Growth Fund. Specialising in earlier stage investments, these funds are regionally focused. 

• YFM Business Development a specialist provider of services to businesses including schemes such as the Yorkshire & Humber Manufacturing Advisory Service, Manufacturing Masters and Inside Industry.

Key facts

• With £300 million of funds under management YFM specialises in investing up to £8 million in growing, innovative companies.
• The YFM investment team is one of the largest in the UK, with 10 national offices and extensive expertise across a large geographical area.
• The combined knowledge and experience within the companies helps maximise businesses potential, and an average of two deals a week are completed
• YFM create jobs, helping turn businesses around and providing access to a database of business professionals.
• YFM VCTs continue to be top performers (source: www.trustnet.co.uk)

For more information

T: 0113 294 5000
info@yfmgroup.co.uk
www.yfmgroup.co.uk

YFM Private Equity and YFM Venture Finance are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and part of the YFM Group.