August Equity

Private Equity United Kingdom ·Founded 2001

Overview

August Equity is a UK-based private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth financings of small and medium-sized companies. With over 20 years of experience, the firm has raised more than £1.3 billion across six funds and invested in over 40 platforms, demonstrating a strong track record in the lower mid-market sector. Their investment approach focuses on partnering with management teams to grow and develop high-quality market leaders, emphasizing a straightforward and entrepreneurial method. The firm's strategy centers on primary buyouts of businesses delivering essential services and B2B software, headquartered in the UK and Ireland. They leverage their deep sector expertise and broad advisor network to identify high-quality, off-market opportunities and scale them into market leaders through a well-established, repeatable playbook. This adjacency model helps build strong relationships with businesses and provides unrivaled pipeline visibility for investors. August Equity integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations throughout its investment process, from deal screening to exit. Their approach aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Principles for Responsible Investment, focusing on material issues where real work can be done to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Investment Focus

  • Management buyouts
  • Growth financings
  • Small and medium-sized UK-based companies

Portfolio Companies

PolarisHiggsVlaeynatie InternationalVlaeynatie terminal in AxelAugust Europe VC I

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Frequently asked questions about August Equity

What sectors does August Equity invest in?

August Equity invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in United Kingdom. August Equity is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does August Equity invest at?

August Equity backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.

Which regions does August Equity invest in?

August Equity invests across United Kingdom and Ireland.

What companies has August Equity invested in?

August Equity's portfolio includes Polaris, Higgs, Vlaeynatie International, Vlaeynatie terminal in Axel and August Europe VC I.

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