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The numbers paint a concerning picture. Britain needs 900,000 more skilled workers in priority sectors by 2030. Skills shortages account for 27% of all vacancies. Meanwhile, 8.5 million people lack basic maths or English proficiency, 7.5 million have low digital skills, and nearly 1 million young people aren't in education, employment, or training.
19th February 2026
Motion design studios have long been central to how brands, platforms and audiences experience content.
16th February 2026
Market access has quietly become one of the most important functions in global life sciences. Once viewed as the final step after regulatory approval, it now plays a central role in determining how and when patients can access new treatments.
29th January 2026
2025 was a busy year for QPE. From completing five new partnership investments and closing QPE Fund II at £305m, to winning several awards and partner firm Forever creating a Super Bowl commercial, it was a year full of achievement and recognition.
27th January 2026
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for two awards at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2026, recognising both its investment approach and recent fundraise success.
16th January 2026
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”), is delighted to announce that Matt Coffey has joined the firm’s Investing team.
8th January 2026
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Canford Law (“Canford”), a fast-growing specialist legal services provider to the insurance and commercial sectors.
6th January 2026
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce its investment in Initiate Consultancy (“Initiate”). Initiate is a global leader in market access and HEOR consultancy services for clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic sectors.
23rd December 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce it has supported the MBO of Helix International (“Helix”). Helix is a multi-faceted group providing a range of risk, safety and compliance services to the built environment sector, supported by its market leading risk management software offering.
1st December 2025
Nebula CEO, Howard Stevens, shares how two decades in telecoms and software made him a natural fit to help scale the business. He explains why hiring smart people only works if you listen to them, and why great leadership starts with treating people as individuals—not numbers on a spreadsheet. His biggest takeaway: never stop learning, because the market never stops changing.
6th November 2025
Queen’s Park Equity’s sector focused strategy is a key driver of our origination success. By specialising in a small number of markets, we build real sector expertise. This means we can spot promising businesses sooner, understand their needs faster, and offer a partnership grounded in sector knowledge and shared ambition.
5th November 2025
Across Europe, occupational health (OH) is shifting from compliance and physical risk management to a broader focus on mental wellbeing, prevention, and productivity.
28th October 2025
MediMatch is extremely well positioned to capitalise on a consolidation strategy in the very fragmented UK dental laboratory sector. In this video, QPE’s Jonny Kay and Sami Igout, and MediMatch NED Julian Perry, discuss the exciting opportunity to support a buy & build strategy in a rapidly evolving market.
27th October 2025
The UK Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) market represents one of the most attractive segments in the broader financial services industry, underpinned by strong recurring revenues and a resilient demand for financial planning.
14th October 2025
Melissa Esmundo, CEO of Wordwall, sits down to discuss transforming education through technology, learning by experience and the importance of breaking the rules.
Psychiatry UK CEO Nell Montgomery chats with us about her unconventional career path, her guilty pleasure, and the best advice she’s ever received.
7th October 2025
We're thrilled to have been named Small Cap Buyout House of the Year at the Mergermarket British Private Equity Awards 2025.
1st October 2025
The UK built environment is at a crossroads. For too long, the sector has been defined by slow-moving construction, outdated facilities management and reactive maintenance but now finds itself at a pivotal moment given the ever increasing need to address regulation, sustainability, and technology.
We're super proud of Alison Price for being named one of the Real Deals Future 40 Midmarket Investment Leaders for 2025.
29th September 2025
Forever studio, Builders Club, was commissioned to craft Open AI's first ever commercial, aired at the Super Bowl, entitled "The Intelligence Age". The 60 seconds long production, which was aired during the second quarter of Super Bowl LIX, aimed to position ChatGPT / OpenAI as the next major leap in human technological progress.
24th September 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that Forever has completed dual follow-on investments in two of the industry’s most respected studios: Found Studio in London and Trizz in Barcelona.
16th September 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that Calum McMillan has joined its Investing team.
15th September 2025
We were proud to host our recent Female Entrepreneur Lunch. The event brought together inspiring female founders and leaders across our network to share experiences, challenges, and ideas for building exceptional businesses.
25th July 2025
Discover why professional services businesses remain a core focus for QPE, as Alex McRae shares insights into the sector’s enduring value and growth potential.
17th July 2025
Anita Dougall, CEO of Sagacity, named second on the E2E Female 100 Track for 2025, recalls her motivations for creating Sagacity and offers advice to entrepreneurs who are considering external investment to help accelerate growth.
10th July 2025
In this video, Adil Abdoula offers his perspective on the SEND and Alternative Provision market in the UK, along with potential initiatives that could help tackle some of the sector's most pressing challenges.
30th June 2025
We're delighted to have been named LMM PE Investor of the Year at the EdTechX Awards 2025.
19th June 2025
The QPE team and members of the senior management teams at Wordwall, QPEs latest edtech investment, discuss the significant opportunity to support the growth of an already highly successful business.
In this video, members of the QPE team and former Chairman Steve Halbert reflect on their journey with Encore and the close collaboration with the management team.
12th June 2025
We’re thrilled to have won the Small-Cap Deal of the Year award at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2025 for our investment in Encore.
4th April 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce the closing of its second fund, QPE Fund II at £305m. The fundraise, which took just four months, closed oversubscribed at £305m.
31st March 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce it has partnered with leading edtech platform Wordwall, a company providing teachers with interactive and engaging learning tools.
17th March 2025
For children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), education is more than just a stepping stone—it is a lifeline. It shapes their ability to communicate effectively, develop independence, and access a future that may otherwise be out of reach.
4th March 2025
In the realm of private equity, partnering with founder-led businesses offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges. These businesses often bring with them a distinct entrepreneurial energy, deep-rooted vision, and unparalleled passion for their mission.
11th February 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce it has supported the MBO of MediMatch, one of the fastest growing digitalised dental laboratories in the UK which serves more than 2,000 dentists nationally.
27th January 2025
We’re delighted to announce that QPE has been shortlisted for the 2025 Real Deals Private Equity Awards.
17th January 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jordanna van Lint to its Origination team.
13th January 2025
From new partnerships and follow-on investments, to award ceremonies and our inaugural exit, 2024 was another remarkable year for QPE. This video highlights some of our achievements and milestones throughout 2024. Here’s to more in 2025!
6th January 2025
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that it has exited its investment in Encore, the UK-based residential managing agent (”RMA”), to Odevo, a portfolio company of Fidelio Capital.
19th November 2024
We are delighted to have won the "PE House of the Year - Small Cap" category at the Real Deals ESG Awards 2024.
18th October 2024
In today’s digitally-driven world, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of business operations, particularly in the UK, where organisations face increasing cyber threats and regulatory pressures.
4th September 2024
Even experts make mistakes. We’ve created a number of videos over the past few years and, unsurprisingly, some content remained firmly on the cutting room floor. Until now.
6th August 2024
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that partner firm Encore has completed the acquisition of Aspect Property Management, a London-based residential managing agent.
12th July 2024
A like-minded partnership. The QPE and Republic M teams discuss their steps to successfully achieving accelerated growth and their plans to continue expansion.
25th June 2024
Imposing and dictating does not work. Encore CEO, Joaquim Fillola, discusses the importance of his daily routine, visualising the future of Encore and making others feel happy and fulfilled.
5th June 2024
The gaming market boasts a player base of over one-third of the global population and is a fast-growing segment of the entertainment industry expected to generate ~$190bn in 2024 according to Newzoo.
22nd May 2024
learndirect CEO, Wayne Janse van Rensburg, sits down to discuss routine, measuring success and how the potential of online education continues to drive him.
9th May 2024
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that Forever has completed its third significant investment by acquiring Builders Club, an international creative studio producing high-end visual content.
18th April 2024
In this video, Paul Mangan discusses our investment in Forever and the broader CGI sector as we continue to look to partner with best in class creative studios in the space.
10th April 2024
The residential property management (“RPM”) industry is undergoing a transformative professionalisation journey, propelled by advancements in technology against a backdrop of increasing regulation.
28th March 2024
According to a McKinsey report*, by 2030, one in 16 workers will have to change occupation to meet the changing needs of the labour market.
14th February 2024
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that Mark Crowley has joined its investing team.
8th January 2024
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is pleased to announce that learndirect has completed its sixth follow-on investment in AT&F Solutions, specialists in providing CPD-accredited online health and safety training to businesses in the UK.
3rd January 2024
Members of the QPE team speak about the importance of incorporating ESG considerations within the investment process and why this is a key aspect of value creation.
21st November 2023
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to welcome Alex McRae to its Investing team.
23rd October 2023
learndirect Chairman Patrick Henchoz describes his role as a QPE Ambassador and explains our collaborative approach to working with management teams.
4th October 2023
From the outset of Queen’s Park Equity’s (QPE) partnership with learndirect, we recognised the importance of placing ESG considerations at the forefront of our investment strategy.
28th September 2023
In this video, Paul Mangan discusses the exciting opportunities we see in the increasingly complex cloud services and cloud software landscape.
19th September 2023
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce the appointment of James Phillips to its Investing team.
13th September 2023
The Encore management team discuss the transaction and why this strategic acquisition is so important to the Encore Group.
5th September 2023
Building strong, long-term relationships with business owners is central to our strategy and values. Ed Goddard, Paul Mangan and Prudence Howell-Jones explain why the Origination role is so important to both Queen's Park Equity and the management teams we're supporting.
22nd August 2023
Kajen Mohanadas explains why all aspects of cultural alignment are vital when scaling businesses.
15th August 2023
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that learndirect has completed its fifth follow-on investment in LEAP Academy, a leading provider of accredited online qualifications in health and fitness.
1st August 2023
The broader marketing world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by advancements in strategies, tools and technologies to help businesses connect with target audiences.
25th July 2023
Forever CEO, James Callahan, and COO (& Co-Founder of Tendril) Kate Bate, discuss their unique shared vision and the coming together of leading creative studios.
13th July 2023
Sagacity CEO, Anita Dougall, and REaD Group MD, Scott Logie, discuss the logic for, and significant benefits of, the two business coming together.
20th June 2023
The term “Big Data” has been banded around for some time but has experienced strong growth in usage over the last few years as organisations and key stakeholders become aware of its true value, applications and end output, enabled by rapid progression of technology.
5th June 2023
The world of cloud computing has grown significantly, giving rise to a vast ecosystem of technologies, products, and services that have created a multi-billion pound economy.
17th May 2023
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce the appointment of Adil Abdoula to its investing team.
11th May 2023
Striking the right balance between short-term vs long-term decision making is vital, as Jason Birt explains.
19th April 2023
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that Encore has acquired Knight Frank’s Residential Asset Management (RAM) division. This follows Knight Frank’s strategic decision to focus on its core agency business and no longer provide residential block management services.
31st March 2023
We’re delighted to celebrate International Women’s Day at QPE, where we are proud of building a diverse, inclusive culture.
8th March 2023
Having a clear, strategic focus is vital when creating ambitious expansion plans, as Ali Price, a member of the QPE investing team, explains.
2nd March 2023
Jose Rodriguez, QPE Managing Partner, talks about founder alignment and its importance in strong partnerships.
22nd February 2023
QPE Managing Partner Jonny Kay discusses the importance of appropriate equity incentivisation for management teams.
15th February 2023
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that FutureDeluxe has completed the complementary follow-on investment in Tendril, a global creative studio which uses design, animation, and technology to tell transformational stories for the world’s leading organisations.
25th January 2023
Another busy 12 months for QPE has seen a number of new partnerships, follow-on investments, additions to the team and much, much more.
13th December 2022
Members of the QPE team discuss how they became interested in private equity and their respective routes into the industry.
26th October 2022
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that partner firm Sagacity has completed its follow-on investment in REaD Group, the award-winning data marketing and insight agency.
11th October 2022
The QPE team discuss the importance of due diligence and what this consists of at QPE.
7th September 2022
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that One Beyond has acquired Budapest-based JayStack, one of the top-rated software development companies in Hungary.
22nd August 2022
The team talk about the partnership between QPE and RM and the exciting opportunities ahead.
12th July 2022
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce it has supported the MBO of Nebula (formerly TelcoSwitch)
7th June 2022
The QPE team discuss our firm’s values and why they matter so much.
17th May 2022
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce it has supported the MBO of Republic M (“RM”).
10th May 2022
In this video, Miles Doolittle discusses the importance and value of NPS.
19th April 2022
The management team of Encore discuss the background to the transaction and the compelling rationale for bringing Preim into the Encore Group.
6th April 2022
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that Encore has acquired Peterborough-based Preim, a specialist Residential Managing Agent...
25th March 2022
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17th March 2022
Blue Ribbon, based in the Northwest of England, is a specialist provider of Adult Residential Care and Supported Living Services focused on looking after adults with high acuity Autism and Learning Disabilities.
14th March 2022
In the first of our CEO Interviews, learndirect CEO, Wayne Janse van Rensburg, speaks of the reasons for choosing to partner with Queen's Park Equity and the support he has received on the journey so far.
8th March 2022
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce the MBO of FutureDeluxe.
14th February 2022
The net promoter score (NPS) has become one of the most useful tools to companies since its first appearance in the Harvard Business Review almost 20 years ago.
2nd February 2022
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Birt to its investing team.
19th January 2022
The twelve months following the final close of QPE Fund 1 have been exceptionally busy: building the team, making platform investments, completing follow-on acquisitions, finding new offices, hosting our inaugural AGM and much, much more... Check out our first 'Year in review' below.
2nd December 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that learndirect has acquired SmileWisdom in a deal that adds to the group’s existing portfolio of professional dental nursing courses, making learndirect one of the UK’s largest dental training providers.
23rd November 2021
When we planned our first fund more than a year ago, we knew our technology expertise would lead to exciting opportunities to support high-growth businesses in fragmented markets.
20th September 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is proud to announce that it has supported the management buyout of Sagacity Solutions (“Sagacity”), a leading provider of tech-enabled customer data management solutions, led by the founders of the business, Anita Dougall, Malka Townshend and Harry Dougall.
17th May 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that DCSL has acquired GuideSmiths Limited in a deal that cements the group’s position as the UK’s leading software development and digital transformation company.
23rd March 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is proud to announce that it has supported the management buyout of Encore Group (“Encore”), a leading specialist property management solutions provider, led by Joaquim Fillola, James Peace and Jeremy Chard.
16th March 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is proud to announce that learndirect has completed the acquisitions of Animal Courses Direct (“ACD”) and i-to-i (TATG Ltd), two specialist training providers operating in the Animal Welfare and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) sectors respectively.
10th March 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new members to its investment and origination teams.
23rd February 2021
When deciding to launch a new private equity firm, most would advise against doing so in the middle of a global pandemic.
11th February 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) has completed its investment in DCSL Ltd (“DCSL”), a multi-award-winning software development and digital transformation specialist, to support its ambitious plans for organic and acquisitive growth in the UK and overseas.
26th January 2021
Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) today announces the final close of its debut fund, Queen’s Park Equity Partners I, L.P.
15th December 2020
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