About us
A private investment company, rooted in the North of England.
Lancashire Investments backs high-quality, profitable businesses across the North and North West of England with capital and support that fits how they actually work.
Our approach
We take the time to understand a business, its people and its numbers before a single term is discussed. Every conversation starts confidentially and without obligation. We are as interested in whether we are the right fit for you as whether you are the right fit for us.
We look for businesses with stable, recurring B2B revenue, a market-leading proposition and a strong management team already in place: the ingredients for a business that can keep growing well beyond the point we invest.
Who we back
Owners planning a retirement sale who want continuity for their staff and customers. Management teams pursuing a buyout or buy-in. Businesses that are already profitable and simply need growth capital to reach the next stage.
In every case, our focus is on businesses in the North and North West of England: the region we know, and where we can be a genuinely hands-on, local partner.
Our involvement
Capital, and a seat at the table.
How we get involved depends on the business. Across our investments, Matt and the team have taken on different roles.
Investment director
Strategic input, governance and commercial introductions, from the boardroom.
Board observer
Working closely with management and co-investors alike to scale the business.
Lead investor
Leading buyouts and providing an exit for previous funders and founders.
Seed funder
Raising seed capital and providing follow-on funding as businesses grow.
A flexible structure
There is no single template. We structure each investment around what the business and its owners need.
Debt
Structured funding for businesses that want to retain full ownership while accessing capital for growth or transition.
Minority stakes
Investment alongside existing owners and management, who remain in control of the business day to day.
Majority stakes
A full or majority buyout for owners looking to step back, supported by a management team ready to take the business forward.
Thinking about your next step?
Get in touch for a confidential, no-obligation discussion about your business.
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