Livingbridge

Livingbridge is a prominent mid-market private equity firm that has been investing in established, growing businesses since 1999. With offices in London, Manchester, Melbourne, and Boston, the firm focuses on four key sectors: technology, services, healthcare and education, and consumer goods. Livingbridge manages approximately £3.5 billion in assets and typically invests between £15 million and £300 million, taking both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy is flexible, encompassing growth capital, management buy-outs, secondary buy-outs, and replacement capital deals. Livingbridge targets high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses with enterprise values up to £300 million, aiming to unlock their full potential through strategic support and capital infusion. The firm has a history of backing over 170 companies, many of which have become household names.

Livingbridge's approach is characterized by a commitment to responsible investment, focusing on building sustainable, resilient companies mindful of their impact on people, society, and the environment. The firm emphasizes values such as decency, responsibility, and ambition, which guide its investment decisions and interactions with portfolio companies. This philosophy has been integral to Livingbridge's success in scaling businesses and achieving significant exits, including the sale of Sykes Holiday Cottages, which won UK Mid-cap Deal of the Year at the 2020 Private Equity Awards.