August Equity

Overview

Established in 2005, this firm is a private equity investor specializing in the lower mid-market sector within the UK. It has built a strong reputation for capital growth through primary buyouts in essential services and B2B software, with its headquarters located in London.

Focused on creating market leaders, the firm backs high-potential businesses across sectors it understands, emphasizing growth equity and successful exits. Over £1.3 billion has been raised across six funds, with investments in more than 40 platforms and over 175 bolt-on acquisitions, highlighting its experience and partner-oriented approach.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +44 20 7632 8200
• Website: augustequity.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/augustequity

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Primary buyouts in essential services and B2B software
• Market leader creation in targeted sectors
• Growth equity and sustainable investing
• Repeatable bolt-on acquisition strategies
• ESG integration and value creation
• International expansion support
• Operational improvements and risk management

Technologies Used

• AI
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon CloudFront
• Data Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• Rackspace MailGun
• Route 53
• Typekit
• Vimeo
• reCAPTCHA

Buyer Teams to Target

Investment & Portfolio Management

• Investment Director
• Portfolio Manager
• Associate
• Analyst, Private Equity
• Head of Deal Origination
• Vice President, Investments

Finance & Risk

• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Controller
• Head of Risk Management
• Compliance Manager
• Group Accountant
• Legal Counsel

Business Development & Capital Raising

• Head of Investor Relations
• Capital Raising Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Marketing Manager
• VP, Fundraising
• Strategic Partnerships Lead

Operations & ESG

• Head of ESG
• Operations Director
• Head of ESG Reporting
• Operational Improvement Manager
• ESG Analyst
• Sustainability Manager

What They Buy

• Cloud infrastructure & hosting services
• Data analytics platforms
• Financial risk and compliance software
• Deal sourcing and CRM tools
• ESG reporting solutions
• Cybersecurity management services
• Professional advisory and legal services

Signals to Watch

• 🚀 New fund launches or capital raises announced
• 📊 Major portfolio company exits or acquisitions
• 🧑‍💼 Leadership team changes or key hiring
• 💡 Adoption of new ESG or compliance technologies
• 🤝 New international expansion or strategic partnerships
• 🏆 Award wins or industry recognitions