Epiris
Private equityLondon · Growth · 28 people tracked
Also known as EPIRIS LLP
Investment thesis
Epiris pursues control investments in mid-market businesses in the UK and internationally, backing exceptional management teams to deliver transformational, ambitious growth strategies and outstanding returns for its investors. Its capital base spans public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, asset managers and private investors globally, with more than GBP 2.75 billion under management.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 35 portfolio companiesConsumer ×5Hardware ×2Media & Entertainment ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Deep Tech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×7
Investments · 35 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathThe Big Table is a restaurant group operating around 200 sites across the UK and Ireland, including concession locations within Center Parcs villages.
Consumer
Amber Taverns operates a portfolio of around 175 community and city-centre public houses across the North West, North East, Midlands, Scotland and Wales, offering refurbished venues with branded drinks and sports broadcasting via TNT and Sky Sports.
Consumer
Audiotonix designs, engineers, and manufactures professional audio mixing consoles, ancillary hardware, and audio software tools through brands including Allen & Heath, DiGiCo, Solid State Logic, DPA Microphones, and Sound Devices.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsLivingbridge
The Club Company operates a collection of 17 country clubs across the UK offering golf courses, fitness and wellness programmes, spa facilities, tennis and padel, and hotel stays through membership.
ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness
Davies is a professional services and technology firm serving the insurance, financial services, and other highly regulated markets.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechLondon, GB
Co-investorsBC PartnersHGGC
Hollywood Bowl Group operates ten-pin bowling and family entertainment centres, running high-quality venues located standalone or co-located with retail and leisure units.
Consumer
Inchcape provides port agency, marine services, and digital tools for shipping and maritime operators, supporting vessel operations across ports worldwide.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Photobox is an online service for creating and ordering personalised photo products such as photobooks, allowing customers to upload images and design them via templates or downloadable software.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsHighland EuropeInsight Partners
Co-investorsPuma Private Equity
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiris Fund II, L.P.LPs: District of Columbia Retirement Board | 2018 | — | 13.4% | 1.57x | 0.73x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Epiris made?
- Epiris has 35 tracked investments.
- What stage does Epiris invest at?
- Epiris invests at the Growth stage.
- What is Epiris's typical check size?
- Epiris typically writes checks of $63M – $315M.
- What sectors does Epiris focus on?
- Epiris focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Epiris located?
- Epiris is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Epiris lead rounds?
- Yes, Epiris leads investment rounds.
- Who does Epiris co-invest with?
- Epiris most often shares deals with BC Partners, Highland Europe, Insight Partners, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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