Kester Capital is a primary buy-out specialist, led by entrepreneurial and experienced investors, and focused on UK businesses that require capital in order to unlock their potential.
£10 - 50 million
Enterprise value
£5 - 25 million
Equity investment
75%
Portfolio companies supported by bolt-on acquisitions
2007
Founded
80 years
Collective investment experience
1500
Employed across portfolio
Our Managing Partners have worked together since 2002 and our investment team collectively brings over 80 years of investment experience.
We focus on partnering with talented teams and providing first time institutional capital to ambitious UK businesses with potential for growth.
Entrepreneurial approach
Our team combines an entrepreneurial approach with an extensive investment track record and works closely with an established network of experienced industry operators.
Value-adding support
We partner closely with ambitious management teams, providing a high level of strategic support to accelerate their growth.
Experienced team
Working together since 2002, our partners have a long track record of delivering growth in UK businesses and achieving successful exits. Our team collectively brings over 80 years of investment experience.
Organic and acquisitive growth
A powerful combination of financial firepower and business support drives the organic and acquisitive growth of our investee companies.
Responsible investment
We are committed to responsible and sustainable investment. Our investee companies have also been recognised for successfully embedding Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance practices into their commercial activity.
Kester Capital observes the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”).
Focus
UK SMEs with ambition, talent and strong growth potential
Size
Enterprise value of £10 - £50 million
Investment range
First time institutional capital
Geography
UK
Equity investment
£5 - £25 million
Sectors
Focused on Healthcare, Business & Financial Services, TMT and Niche Consumer.
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