Steve O’Hare

Senior Partner

Steve joined Equistone in 2004 from KPMG’s Corporate Finance department, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and gained an MBA. He is a member of Equistone’s Management Board and the European Investment Committee.

Steve has broad experience across many industries. He has worked on and led Equistone’s investments in AFI-Uplift, Allied Glass, Apogee, ATPI, Concept Life Sciences, Fircroft, PD&MS, Travel Counsellors, WEALTH at Work, The Original Factory Shop, Together, Zenith Vehicle Contracts and most recently, WHP Telecoms. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of three portfolio companies.

Steve graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Finance.

The UK regions have long been a successful breeding ground for entrepreneurial, founder-led businesses. With our extensive track record and deep understanding of the regional business landscape, it has been a pleasure to support these companies and management teams through the next stage of their growth.

Steve O’Hare,
Senior Partner // Manchester