FOR INVESTORS
Invest in private markets. Secure superior returns.
Invest in private companies and multiply capital intelligently with Open Equity
WHAT WE DO
Open Equity helps investors multiply capital intelligently.
We deliver the best of both worlds to multiply capital in a mature way. Thoughtful research, thematic curation and rigorous due diligence. Combined with entrepreneurial drive and deep operating expertise.
We partner with family offices, private equity and asset management firms, and private investors to deliver superior performance investing in private companies.
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Access quality private equity opportunities and off-market situations.
We invest considerable time and resource in building relationships directly with founders and owners of private companies where we see real potential for value creation.
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Multiply valuations and secure successful exits.
We work pre and post-deal to drive performance.
Our involvement to protect and maximise returns extends beyond the usual Board representation.
We provide hands-on support as Operating Partners to build clear outcome-based strategies, allocate capital, grow organically and through M&A to get the best outcome.
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Build bespoke private market portfolios that meet your unique goals.
We work with investors - and their advisors - to design, build and actively manage portfolios.
We take a refreshingly collaborative approach, shaping strategies, identifying and sourcing high-quality private businesses that meet this criteria, and actively managing through to realisation.
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Investor demand for alternatives and private market solutions is greater than ever before. Yet there are surprisingly few credible products available.
We work with wealth managers to develop tailored solutions for their clients needs, supporting through the lifecycle.
How we work
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Strategy
We invest thematically in markets and geographies where we believe there is opportunity for growth, consolidation and value creation.
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Sourcing
We look for established businesses (£1m+ EBITDA) with stable cash-flows and proven teams where we see opportunities to add value through active management and support.
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Partnerships
We partner, agreeing win-win deals with robust business plans and good governance.
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Value creation
We create value in a systematic way through operational improvements, revenue growth, margin expansion and bolt-on acquisitions.
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Realisation
We exit investments through majority or minority sales to target private equity or trade buyers, returning profits to shareholders in a timely manner.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
OVERVIEW
Building a new mid-market leader in the highly fragmented $17.13BN Central & Eastern Europe IT services sector
OBJECTIVES
TARGET OUTCOME
£100M+ enterprise value buyout
TARGET ROI
5x
TIMESCALES
24 months
RATIONALE
“We see immense opportunity to consolidate the SME market, support owners to multiply enterprise value with our operational capabilities, and secure a £100M+ EV buyout”
OVERVIEW
Collaborative buy and build in the $181BN cybersecurity managed service provider market
OBJECTIVES
TARGET OUTCOME
£100M+ enterprise value buyout
TARGET ROI
5x
TIMESCALES
36 months
RATIONALE
“Cybersecurity demand is at an all-time high. Yet highly fragmented - especially in the SME and lower mid-market.”
“We see opportunity to partner with operators to build a highly successful mid-market leader.”
OVERVIEW
Building a modern, vertically-integrated marketing and advertising company in the UK mid-market
OBJECTIVES
TARGET OUTCOME
£100M+ enterprise value buyout
TARGET ROI
5x
TIMESCALES
18-24 months
RATIONALE
“68% of media spend is already digital. Yet incumbent agencies operate in a legacy way.”
“We see opportunity to consolidate the UK market and deliver an exit path, benefiting shareholders and investors alike.”
WHY OPEN EQUITY
£1BN+ Exits secured
Specialists in building businesses to successful exit.
100+ Businesses supported
Experience across sectors, markets and geographies.
100% Tailored partnership
Flexible, tailored partnerships to meet investors goals and needs.
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