About us
30 years of hands-on investing
H2 Equity Partners is a leading Western European investment firm, founded in 1991 with over £500 million of committed funding. We invest in mid-sized companies in the UK and Ireland with significant growth or improvement potential that can benefit from our hands-on support.
Experienced
In-depth strategic, operational and financial expertise
Agile
A flexible and pragmatic partner combining quick decision making with deep sector knowledge
Entrepreneurial
We are the largest single investor in our latest fund: we truly think and act as owner-managers
Deal certainty
A Partner-led investment team provides deal certainty, even in complex situations
About us
30 years of hands-on investing
H2 Equity Partners is a leading Western European investment firm, founded in 1991 with over £500 million of committed funding. We invest in mid-sized companies in the UK, Ireland and the Benelux with significant growth or improvement potential that can benefit from our hands-on support.
Experienced
In-depth strategic, operational and financial expertise
Agile
A flexible and pragmatic partner combining quick decision making with deep sector knowledge
Entrepreneurial
We are the largest single investor in our latest fund: we truly think and act as owner-managers
Deal certainty
A Partner-led investment team provides deal certainty, even in complex situations
How we work
Best positioned for partnership
Supportive and active partners
You will be dealing directly with us as we take active non-executive positions. We don’t use Chairmen to represent us. “What you see is what you get”. We remain with you for the duration of our joint journey. We are close to our business’s which facilitates quick and efficient decision making.
Strategic and operational expertise
We have over 30 years of experience which allows us to share best practices for the benefit of the business. Many in our team have consultancy or line management experience, and we’ll work closely with you and your team, providing hands-on support to allow us to implement plans better and faster.
Pragmatic and direct
We take a pragmatic approach to transaction and business issues and communicate openly and clearly. Pre-transaction assessment is done in-house, allowing us to quickly form a view and not be dependent on – or have to wait for – outside advisors
Company focused
In order to achieve the best results for you and your company, we commit significant time and effort on really understanding your company and the market in which you operate
How we work
Best positioned for partnership
Supportive and active partners
You will be dealing directly with us as we take active non-executive positions. We don’t use Chairmen to represent us. “What you see is what you get”. We remain with you for the duration of our joint journey. We are close to our business’s which facilitates quick and efficient decision making.
Strategic and operational expertise
We have over 30 years of experience which allows us to share best practices for the benefit of the business. Many in our team have consultancy or line management experience, and we’ll work closely with you and your team, providing hands-on support to allow us to implement plans better and faster.
Pragmatic and direct
We take a pragmatic approach to transaction and business issues and communicate openly and clearly. Pre-transaction assessment is done in-house, allowing us to quickly form a view and not be dependent on – or have to wait for – outside advisors
Company focused
In order to achieve the best results for you and your company, we commit significant time and effort on really understanding your company and the market in which you operate
Work with us
Our investment strategy
Strategy overview
Mid-size companies with potential
Buy-and-build opportunity
Largest single shareholder
Partnership to support growth plan
Typical target situation
Family-owned and owner-managed
Succession and retirement sale
Corporate carve-out
Typical investments
Profitable sector with reasonable growth
Business-to-business focus
Headquarters in UK and Ireland
Typical target revenues
£20-250 million
Equity investments
Up to £75 million
Work with us
Our investment strategy
Strategy overview
Mid-size companies with potential
Buy-and-build opportunity
Largest single shareholder
Partnership to support growth plan
Typical target situation
Family-owned and owner-managed
Succession and retirement sale
Corporate carve-out
Typical investments
Profitable sector with reasonable growth
Business-to-business focus
Headquarters in UK and Ireland
Typical target revenues
£20-250 million
Equity investments
Up to £75 million
Testimonials
News
H2 Equity Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Safety Shield Global
February 3, 2026
Contact
H2 Equity Partners
41 Bedford Square
London WC1B 3HX
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 207 009 0440
E: info@h2ep.co.uk
