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FourLeaf Capital

Partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs through flexible capital and a collaborative approach.

Our story
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Our story

FourLeaf was established on the back of a strong Investor Director and founder relationship, built over four years of significant investee growth. During that time it became apparent that from both a founder and investor perspective the traditional private equity model was underdelivering on willingness to invest both resources and capital post-deal to maximise business expansion.
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The FourLeaf team believed there was a better way - one that offered more flexibility in how deals are structured and a more collaborative, hands-on approach to working with founders. FourLeaf was created to fill that gap, with a mission to back ambitious entrepreneurs while offering the kind of support and partnership that we believe maximises the results and experience for private equity backed founders.

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20%
Top line growth
€100m
In management
EBITDA
2 x over 4 years

We partner with founders and management teams through a flexible, collaborative approach that combines private equity and operational expertise to deliver tailored solutions and support.

Investment size

Targeting €10m - €50m per investment

Geography

UK and Ireland

Structure

Complete flexibility over structure and shareholding

Sectors

Business Services, Technology, Healthcare & Education, Consumer

What we look for...

FourLeaf’s headline objectives are typical for the PE industry, but as with everything we do, flexibility is our key differentiator. With our investors involved in deals from day one, for the right asset we can choose to deviate from any of the below:

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Growth Investments.

We look for businesses with a clear plan to drive 20%+ annual growth through sales, product expansion, pricing, or strategic acquisitions.

This can include organic levers such as expanding sales teams, entering new markets, launching new products, or optimising pricing. We also support inorganic growth through targeted acquisitions that enhance scale, capability, or market position.

We look for founders who can articulate a focused growth plan and are ready to accelerate with the right capital and support.

A clear path.

We seek businesses with a clear plan to double EBITDA in 4 years, with flexible hold periods based on the asset and growth journey.

This could involve expanding into new markets, enhancing product offerings, or streamlining operations for better efficiency. Our investment approach offers flexibility in hold periods, as we tailor our strategy to the specific needs and growth trajectory of each business, whether that requires a longer-term commitment or a quicker exit depending on the situation.

High QoE

We target businesses with recurring, reoccurring, or long-term contracted revenue for greater visibility and stability.

This structure not only ensures greater stability but also strengthens the business's ability to reinvest and scale. Whether it’s through subscription models, service contracts, or long-term agreements, we seek companies that have built a solid foundation for sustainable growth and can weather economic fluctuations more effectively.

Equity sweet spot.

We typically invest €10–15m per deal, with flexibility to go above or below based on the opportunity.

This flexibility allows us to tailor our approach based on factors such as growth potential, market conditions, and the strategic fit of the business.

Whether it's a smaller, high-potential venture or a larger-scale investment, we are committed to providing the right level of capital to support sustainable growth and value creation.

UK & Ireland.

We back founder-led businesses based in the UK and Ireland that value hands-on support from experienced operators.

These businesses value the strategic and operational expertise that experienced operators can provide, whether it’s through scaling operations, entering new markets, improving systems and processes, or driving innovation.

We work closely with founders to offer hands-on support, helping them navigate growth challenges and maximise their business’s potential. Our goal is to build strong, long-term partnerships that combine entrepreneurial vision with proven operational experience.

Capital structure.

We offer flexible capital structures, including minority or majority stakes, and both structured and unstructured deals.

Our approach is tailored to each opportunity, ensuring we align with the business’s vision for growth and its operational needs.

Whether through structured deals with specific terms and conditions or more unstructured arrangements with greater flexibility, we are committed to crafting solutions that offer the right balance of control, support, and growth potential.

Our goal is to provide capital in a way that enhances value without compromising the founder’s objectives.
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