Elaghmore

Overview

Elaghmore is a UK-based private equity firm specializing in acquiring and growing mid-market companies. With a fund size of £90 million, the firm focuses on businesses in the UK that demonstrate significant growth potential. Elaghmore seeks companies with strong management teams, clear differentiation, and the opportunity for operational improvement and international expansion. The firm typically aims to double a company's revenues within the first 3 to 5 years. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes operational transformation and active involvement in management to drive organic growth. Elaghmore has a track record of investing in various industrial sectors, including food, retail, and manufacturing. Notable investments include Chaucer Foods, a global freeze-dried fruit specialist, and SB Components, a supplier of bespoke components for commercial vehicles. In 2019, Elaghmore launched Hexcite Group by merging three of its portfolio companies—Gardners, Kesslers, and SFD—to create a £60 million-turnover company with over 300 employees. Elaghmore's approach combines financial investment with hands-on operational support, leveraging its team's industrial expertise and extensive network to enhance the value of its portfolio companies. The firm has been recognized for its achievements, winning the ACQ5 Global Awards in 2020 for UK Small Private Equity Firm and UK Regional Private Equity Firm of the Year. As of December 2025, Elaghmore continues to actively manage its investments, focusing on companies with strong growth prospects and the potential for operational improvement.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Clear differentiation
• Significant growth potential
• Opportunity for operational improvement and international expansion

Portfolio Companies