Ranch Creek Partners, LLC

About The Fund

Ranch Creek Partners, LLC, operating under the name Harwood Private Equity, is a leading investor in the UK lower mid-market with over 25 years of experience. They focus on unlocking value in promising private businesses and undervalued quoted companies across a diverse range of sectors. Harwood Private Equity employs a low-leverage strategy when investing in buyouts of UK small and medium-sized companies, specializing in a variety of industries, including life sciences, biotechnology, multi-site leisure, precision manufacturing, and healthcare components and services. They are well-versed in public-to-private transactions, with a notable record in this domain. Since 1999, through the five funds managed, Harwood Private Equity has invested over 700 million in 66 companies, executing 26 public-to-private transactions. As of 30 September 2024, their investment portfolio includes 11 investments valued at over 211 million. Harwood Private Equity has also facilitated nine IPOs of portfolio companies since 2000 and states that 40% of their transactions since 1999 have been public-to-private. Their expertise lies within the realm of equity investment for expansion, management buyout/leveraged buyout (MBO/LBO), consolidation, and going private strategies. This private equity fund is based at 6 Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LD, United Kingdom. They are known for their tailored investment approaches and their commitment to long-term strategic development to optimize stakeholders' returns.