"We are delighted the float has gone so well and we have achieved our funding requirements, giving us the financial platform to fund our aggressive growth and development objectives.

The help from YFM Group in initially backing our MBO was invaluable in helping us get to where we are today."

John Haywood, MD of Pressure Technologies

"This is an exciting time for the Company and we have ambitious growth and development plans.

The backing from the YFM Group though Chandos and the BSC VCT have been instrumental in helping us achieve our objectives."

John Curwen, Managing Director Harvey Jones

"The funding from the YFM Group has come at an exciting time for the company.

This investment enables us to aggressively promote Mirimon to the global market and to make further enhancements to the product.

The advice we received from ICON Corporate Finance was invaluable in identifying YFM Group as the right investment partner for Mirifice."

Paul Tinkler, Chief Executive of Mirifice

"This is a very exciting development for Harris Hill. It is a very strong business and brand and is well placed to deliver the ambitious growth and development plans we have.

YFM Group have been supportive and straightforward throughout the buyin process and are an ideal partner for us as we look to grow."

Aled Morris, CEO of Harris Hill

"The YFM Private Equity investment team were partners throughout the process,

giving financial and expert support to achieve our goals, allowing us to expand and strengthen the business to the stage we have reached today."

Dr Shah, Executive Chairman IPCC

Our Awards

Don't just take our word for it

UK Equity Gap Fund of the Year 2007

North West Business Investment Scheme

YFM Private Equity, was awarded the prestigious VCT Fund Manager of the Year by the Growth Company Investor Awards 2007. The winners were announced at a ceremony held on 24 April at the Grocers' Hall in the City.

VCT Fund Manager of the Year 2007

The Growth Company Investor Awards 2007 VCT Fund Manager
of the Year 2007 - The Growth Company Awards 2007

Commenting on the award David Hall, Managing Director YFM Private Equity, said "This award is a great accolade for YFM Private Equity as it recognises the long term performance which has provided strong, consistent returns for its investors balanced with a style of management that is designed to reduce risk within a portfolio."

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YFM Group are also the winners of the following awards:

Regional Venture Capital Fund of the Year, 2005

The Capital Fund

Regional Venture Capital Fund of the Year - The Capital Fund

Outstanding Contribution, 2005

Philip Cammerman Outstanding Contribution – Philip Cammerman

North West Insider Fund of the Year Winner 2006

North West Business Investment Scheme