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Private equity firms in the UK and Ireland

AcquityData lists 149 private equity firms headquartered in the UK and Ireland, across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Below are the 20 most active by number of recorded investments. Open a firm to see its portfolio companies, funds and professionals.

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2Cities listed

Showing the 20 most active of 149 firms in the UK and Ireland. Browse the full A–Z directory.

How many private equity firms are headquartered in the UK and Ireland?

AcquityData lists 149 private equity firms headquartered in the UK and Ireland, across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Which countries in the UK and Ireland have the most private equity firms?

By number of firms on AcquityData: the United Kingdom (144) and Ireland (5).

Which private equity firms in the UK and Ireland are most active?

3i Private Equity, ICG plc and Lloyds TSB Development Capital Ltd. (LDC) have the most recorded investments on AcquityData.

Where can I find private equity firms in the UK and Ireland by country or city?

Use the country and city buttons below to browse firms headquartered in each market.

Browse by country
United Kingdom 144
Browse by city
London 129 Dublin 5
Browse by sector
Business Services 93 Healthcare Services 52 Financial Services 52 Consumer Services 37 Consumer Products 28 Retailers 28 Media/Entertainment 28 Leisure 27 Information Technology 26 Technology Hardware 25 Energy Services and Equipment 24 Education 24
Browse by region
North America 1,404 Europe 419 UK & Ireland 149 Nordics 51 DACH 64 Benelux 45
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