Cow Corner

Overview

Cow Corner is a privately owned investment firm based in Brighton, England, specializing in services and software businesses within the United Kingdom. The firm manages funds on behalf of its team members, friends, and clients, investing primarily in knowledge-based businesses such as IT, software, education and training, specialist business services, and professional services. Their investment approach emphasizes long-term, founder-aligned partnerships, aiming to foster organic growth and sustainable success. The firm's strategy centers on investing in growing businesses that sell services or software to other businesses, with a particular focus on knowledge-based enterprises that combine people with technology. Cow Corner typically invests between £20 million and £50 million per investment, seeking to build close working relationships with founders and management teams. They prefer customized investment solutions tailored to the specific needs of each business, whether through minority or majority investments. Since its inception in 2018, Cow Corner has made several notable investments, including Compass Recruitment Solutions, a company specializing in recruitment services for the health, life sciences, and social care sectors. The firm is led by a team with extensive experience in both investment and operational roles, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for the businesses they invest in. Their commitment to long-term growth and alignment with founders distinguishes them in the private equity landscape.