YFM Equity Partners has announced the latest in a raft of new hires with the appointment of Investment Director, Matt Gordon-Smith.
Matt, who joins the firm from Mobeus Equity Partners, will help to augment YFM’s presence in the South as part of the firm’s ongoing scale-up plans.
YFM has achieved impressive growth during the last two years, appointing a host of new investment experts and increasing funds under management by over 50% to £550m. The firm’s headcount has increased by over 30% in the past 12 months and its portfolio has grown to incorporate some of the UK’s leading tech innovators.
As Investment Director, Matt will source new investment opportunities and help the YFM team in the South to support more high-growth UK businesses through growth equity, whether for organic or acquisitive expansion.
Matt brings a wealth of experience with him. Prior to joining YFM, he spent seven years as an Investment Manager for Mobeus, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing potential investment opportunities in SMEs across the UK. This followed an eight-year stint in the corporate finance team at HMT LLP, where Matt was an Associate Director.
Jamie Roberts, YFM Partner and Head of New Investments in the South, said: “Matt has the depth of expertise and length of experience that we need to help to position YFM at the forefront of the private equity market, as we continue to grow. He is passionate about identifying investment potential and supporting UK businesses to scale-up and make an impact in their own sectors. He will be an invaluable addition to our team.”
Matt added: “YFM’s growth over recent years has been phenomenal, so this is a really exciting time to be joining the team and helping to further bolster its capacity. The firm has a dynamic, collaborative culture. I look forward to being a part of this and turning my expertise to the benefit of investors and the businesses that YFM supports.”
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