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ECI Partners
UK growth-focused private equity firm backing founder- and management-led businesses since 1990.
Key facts
- Website
- ecipartners.com
- Founded
- 1990
- Pricing
- Targets growth businesses valued up to £350m; £3bn AUM
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Rating
- No reviews yet
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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