Pelican Capital

Pelican Capital is a UK-based private equity firm that invests in profitable companies requiring up to £30 million of equity to facilitate ownership change and drive growth. The firm offers management teams access to private equity capital with a more personal approach than traditional private equity firms, primarily serving family office investors seeking direct exposure to the private equity asset class. Pelican Capital's investment strategy is management-focused, leveraging its entrepreneurial background to identify strong teams managing high-quality businesses and providing them with the support they need to maximize growth.

The firm is a generalist investor with a preference for B2B, tech, and tech-enabled services. Pelican Capital's flexible approach allows it to invest up to £30 million in a wide range of businesses on a majority or minority basis, supporting management buyouts, carve-outs, equity releases, growth capital, or buy-and-build transactions. Typical investments are in UK-based companies with sustainable profits greater than £1 million. The firm emphasizes a personal approach, working closely with management teams to develop and execute strategies, professionalize operations, and adopt appropriate corporate governance, all aimed at driving value for shareholders.

Pelican Capital has a track record of successful investments and exits. Notably, in May 2024, the firm acquired Finders International, the UK's largest professional probate research, data, and technology firm, to fuel its growth initiatives. In October 2024, Pelican Capital exited Atech, a leading provider of Microsoft cloud and cyber solutions, generating a gross return of 3.2 times the investment and a 56% internal rate of return. These examples highlight Pelican Capital's commitment to partnering with management teams to achieve significant growth and value creation.