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ECI Partners

UK growth-focused private equity firm backing founder- and management-led businesses since 1990.

Website: ecipartners.com
Founded: 1990
Pricing: Targets growth businesses valued up to £350m; £3bn AUM
Country: United Kingdom
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About ECI Partners

UK growth-focused private equity firm backing founder- and management-led businesses since 1990. Emphasizes sustainable, long-term value creation with 45+ years experience and 250+ investments, supporting companies through growth stages rather than short-term engineering.

Key features

£3bn assets under management
109 management buyouts since 1990
Focus: cloud/digital, data, healthtech, fintech
51% founder-backed investment mix

Pros & cons

Pros

Deep specialist subsector focus
Long-standing UK investor loyalty (20+ yrs)

Cons

UK-centric, limited continental presence
Smaller AUM than pan-European peers

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Frequently Asked Questions About ECI Partners

What sectors does ECI focus on?

ECI emphasizes growth potential, exceptional management, and partnership over specific sectors, with diversified experience across technology, software, and business services.

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