Lonsdale Capital Partners

Overview

Lonsdale Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in the lower mid-market segment, focusing on companies with enterprise values between £10 million and £50 million. The firm is particularly interested in sectors such as Business Services and Healthcare, and is open to both majority and minority investments in companies headquartered in the UK and Europe. Lonsdale Capital Partners was founded in 2010 by Alan Dargan, Ross Finegan, and David Gasparro, who combined their experience in private equity, advisory, and asset management to focus on this market segment. The firm's investment strategy is to partner with growing businesses that are leaders in their niche markets. Lonsdale typically invests between £10 million and £20 million in companies generating £2 million to £7 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). They are particularly interested in buy-and-build opportunities in fragmented sectors, aiming to create value through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. Lonsdale Capital Partners emphasizes a flexible and tailored approach to each investment, recognizing that every business is unique and requires a customized strategy. Lonsdale Capital Partners has a track record of successful investments and exits, demonstrating their ability to identify and develop high-potential companies. Their approach is characterized by a hands-on partnership with management teams, focusing on growth and value creation. The firm is wholly incentivized to increase profits and equity value, aligning their interests with those of the companies they invest in. This alignment is achieved by not charging arrangement, monitoring, or non-executive director fees, ensuring that their success is directly tied to the success of their portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

• Companies with enterprise values between £10 million and £50 million
• Headquartered in the UK and Europe
• Generating £2 million to £7 million in EBITDA
• Operating in sectors such as Business Services and Healthcare

Portfolio Companies