RJD Partners

RJD Partners is an independent private equity firm specializing in investments in lower mid-market companies within the UK, predominantly focusing on the services and leisure sectors. The firm provides equity funding solutions for buyouts, buy-ins, and development capital, investing in established and growing companies with clear strategies for organic and acquisition-led growth. RJD Partners typically invests between £5 million and £20 million in transactions valued between £10 million and £50 million.

The firm's investment approach is characterized by flexibility and creativity, allowing for both majority and minority shareholdings, as well as follow-on capital to support acquisitions or other growth initiatives. RJD Partners emphasizes a collaborative partnership with management teams, offering strategic expertise alongside funding to accelerate business growth. The partners have an average of over 25 years of private equity experience, ensuring sensible, long-term decision-making.

RJD Partners has raised over £300 million in private equity funds over the last ten years to accelerate business growth and development. The firm is currently investing its third private equity fund, RJD Private Equity Fund III. Existing Fund III investments include Class Tours, a provider of immersive language programmes and educational tours to UK schools; Barber, the largest supplier of body art consumables and studio accessories in Europe; and Babington, a leading provider of apprenticeships and workplace training, focusing on professional services courses.

RJD Partners is actively committed to promoting awareness and consideration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters within its portfolio companies. The firm focuses on respecting and investing in employees to ensure an engaged and appropriately skilled workforce, minimizing and managing environmental impact, operating to the highest ethical standards, delivering positive community engagement, and ensuring the appropriate designation and management of ESG responsibilities.