Not just private equity,
positive equity
Palatine sees private equity as a force for good
A positivity born of generating returns in the right way. We strive for sustainable growth by building on solid foundations with a commitment to the environment and society. We work with our partners, on an equal footing, towards the same goal. Together, we shape businesses that prosper, even after our stewardship. It’s simple: do the right thing, with the right people, and success will follow.
ESG is in our DNA
We believe bold commercial ambitions and a conscience go hand in hand. We are globally recognised for how we embed sustainability principles across our business and the companies we invest in. Proactive ESG management helps create positive, inclusive cultures, driving higher employee engagement, stronger productivity and better long-term returns.
Through Palatine+ our positive equity community, we bring together people, ideas and expertise to support businesses and the wider community. Because doing the right thing isn’t just good for society and the environment, it’s good for business too, and our B Corp accreditation is proof of that.
Value that is real, not engineered
Building businesses of real value takes partnerships that bring together different talents to create something greater than the sum of their parts. We get under the skin of our investments. We roll up our sleeves and get stuck in, enhancing value by developing talent and sharpening operations, whilst unlocking AI, IT and digitalisation opportunities and masterminding strategic merger and acquisition strategies.
Regional heritage
We believe private equity should back businesses where the opportunities are, not where the capital already flows.
Almost 80 per cent of UK private equity firms are concentrated in London and the South East, yet two-thirds of smaller companies are based outside it. That gap matters. It means ambitious regional businesses are often overlooked by investors who simply aren’t close enough to find them.
We are different. With offices in Manchester, Birmingham and London, we have spent over two decades building relationships with management teams, advisers and intermediaries across the UK. We back growing businesses on their own doorstep, helping them scale while strengthening the local economies they are part of.
Investing in relationships
The building blocks of any successful business relationship are the same as personal ones: respect, commitment and trust. We listen. Our persistence, patience, confidence and familiarity mean that we can speak frankly and openly about key issues. It’s the quality of our relationships that determines the quality of our investments. A small selection of investments are featured here.
CTS
Construction Testing Solutions (CTS) is a leading provider of on-site and laboratory testing, geo-environmental and structural assessment services to the UK Infrastructure and Construction industry.
Papilo
Papilo is a total waste management solutions business offering an outsourced recycling service across a range of sectors.
Fulfilmentcrowd
Fulfilmentcrowd is a global technology platform that manages fulfilment and logistics for omnichannel brands.
Leep Group
Leep Group is a skills and training provider focused on pre-employment and employability training, skills bootcamps and apprenticeships.
Our Funds
Sustainable Returns
Our Buyout Fund invests in dynamic and visionary management teams looking to drive their business through their next phase of sustainable growth.
Returns with purpose
Our pioneering Impact Fund invests in commercially driven businesses with a mission to positively impact on society or the environment.