Simon Rowan
Overview
Simon Rowan is a Partner at Total Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments in the UK. He joined the firm in 2025, bringing over 17 years of experience in UK mid-market private equity, including 14 years at Dunedin LLP and a recent tenure at Averroes Capital. At Total Capital, Simon focuses on originating and executing deals in profitable, cash-generative UK businesses with EBITDA of £3–10 million, requiring £10–50 million of capital. The firm's investment approach combines both debt and equity to support management buyouts, entrepreneur cash-outs, and growth or acquisition opportunities. Simon holds an MA Honours in Business and Economics from the University of Edinburgh and is a CFA Charterholder. Outside of work, he is actively involved in supporting his sons' rugby careers and has completed 10 marathons.
Investment Focus
- Profitable UK businesses with EBITDA of £3–10 million
- Capital requirements of £10–50 million
- Management buyouts, entrepreneur cash-outs, growth or acquisition opportunities
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Simon Rowan invest in?
Simon Rowan invests in Technology, Industrials, Media, Business Services and Consumer Markets, and is based in United Kingdom. Simon Rowan is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Simon Rowan invest at?
Simon Rowan backs companies at Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage and Buyout, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does Simon Rowan invest in?
Simon Rowan invests across United Kingdom.
What companies has Simon Rowan invested in?
Simon Rowan's portfolio includes OUTCO, Walkers Transport, Radiocoms Systems Ltd and Weird Fish Clothing.
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