Nick Evans

Overview

Nick Evans is a Managing Partner at Active Partners, a private equity firm based in London, England. He has over 20 years of leadership experience in building high-growth businesses across several consumer categories. At Active Partners, he oversees investment decisions, leads the firm's direction and growth, and supports portfolio companies through various board roles. He has been instrumental in the firm's involvement with companies such as Rapha, where he has served as Chairman since 2006, and Leon Restaurants, where he was Chairman from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he holds positions as Chairman at Finisterre and Context Travel, and serves as a Non-Executive Director at The Fold, TravelLocal, and Subdial. Prior to joining Active Partners, Nick held several leadership positions, including CEO at MW Group in London, where he successfully returned the company to profitability and facilitated its sale. He also served as UK Managing Partner for Mitiska NV and was a Partner at Net Fund Europe, a £70 million private equity fund established by Mitiska. Nick began his career at Bain & Company, working in London, Hong Kong, San Francisco, and Paris. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and is an active angel investor, primarily focusing on the consumer sector. Outside of his professional endeavors, Nick is an avid cyclist and enjoys spending his free time in France with his wife and three children.

Investment Focus

• Proven business model
• Scalable growth potential
• Experienced management team
• Clear exit strategy
• Alignment with Active Partners' investment philosophy

Portfolio Companies